Posted on:
02/15/2007 02:27 PM | I started having trouble with my ABS dash light coming on
for what appeared to me to be no real reason. First time
it happened is scared me to death as I was driving in snow
with almost white-out conditions and going downhill. The
interstate was already covered in snow but travelable. My
owners manual suggested the breaks could be hot and needed
to cool. After pulling over and turning off the car and
restarting 5 minutes later all was good. Now, two weeks
later it is coming on again. This time no snow or ice but
just very cold weather. Could something have happened
while driving in the snow where the highway had been
treated? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Is a car
dealer the only place that can check what is going on with
this?
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Posted on:
09/13/2007 10:34 AM | A vehicle make, model and year would be really helpful.
There are common problems associated with just about all
vehicles with ABS.
Likely to be able to properly diagnose this problem the
light will need to be on when you bring it to a repair
facility. This will ensure that the problem currently
exists and will allow the technician to accurately figure
out what failed.
These systems do require a scan tool, a DVOM (volt meter),
and some skill/experience to accurately diagnose/repair.
There will likely be a fee for the diagnostic time as some
of the tests, again depending on the vehicle, can take some
time.
ABS, in a nut shell is an independent system. The actual
brakes will not be affected due to the ABS not working
other than they will lock up if enough force is applied to
the brake pedal. The ABS system does require the brake
system to operate. If the ABS light comes on the brakes
will still work. |
