Brake and Traction Warning Light on Dash

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Brake and Traction Warning Light on Dash

Unread post by Victoria » Tue Feb 23, 2010 4:33 pm

2006 impala
Dash lights = Brake Light
Repair work done prior = Alignment and new trailing arm in rear.
Brakes done month or 2 ago.
question = When I start my car, my brake light comes on and dings at me 10 times. Where the odometer is it flashes - service brake system - service brake assist - service traction control. I recently just had my brakes done and has been driving the same. I have no problems with braking.

JK

Re: Brake and Traction Warning Light on Dash

Unread post by JK » Tue Feb 23, 2010 4:36 pm

First, check that the brake fluid level is full in the master cylinder reservoir.
Next, check the emergency brake that it is up all the way. Pull the handle and lift up on it to make sure it is not engaged at all.
If these check out, then sound like a problem in the ABS system.
This will turn on brake warning lights and the Traction Control lights.
The ABS compouter would need to be scanned for codes.
Common problems with ABS are either one of the wheel speed sensors- which is part of the wheel hub bearing, or a wiring problem to either of the sensors.

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