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ABS & Traction Control Lights

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98GP*GT

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Hey all,

I have a 98 GT 3.8L 113k miles and recently my ABS & Traction control lights come on and stay on. When I first start the car in the morning they will occasionally go off for a few seconds, but then they come on again and stay on. I also notice that when the lights come on my powering steering seems to become harder to turn the car.

I replaced all four rotors and pads so I don't think its a brake issue.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
-Nick-
 


Sounds like you either have a bad wheel hub or unplugged connector. Or you have a bad rack and pinion and your assisted steering has gone out or that sensor has become disconnected. Both will cause those light to come on. But as stated the only real way to tell is to get the abs codes read.
 
What code reader do I need for ABS codes? I took it to Autozone but they did not have the correct code reader.
 


That is the sway bar. Looks like it has been broken for some time. No, it will not affect your ABS & Trac lights.

Make sure you get that fixed.
 
i had same prob...abs constantly on...and TRAC wouldnt turn on...put on new pads and had front rotors turned.Everything back to normal now.
 


gtpinsc said:
i had same prob...abs constantly on...and TRAC wouldnt turn on...put on new pads and had front rotors turned.Everything back to normal now.
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Well while this may be true for you it had nothing to do with why the light was on in the first place. Anyway glad your light did go off.
 
I wish that was the case with mine haha. I recently put on all new pads and rotors but no change. I'm taking it to get ABS code scanned soon though. I like my ABS and Traction control in the Winter :D
 
Had the same problem mine was the EBCM dealer wanted 1200 to fix
Bought one for moran and installed everthing works great.
 
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its the wheel speed sensors, common problem with GM and Pontiac. i had the same problem the terminals are either dirty or just need new sensors. I just got new ones after cleaning the terminals after they fouled up 2 weeks later. all is good now
 


scottie2hottie said:
its the wheel speed sensors, common problem with GM and Pontiac. i had the same problem the terminals are either dirty or just need new sensors. I just got new ones after cleaning the terminals after they fouled up 2 weeks later. all is good now
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When you say terminals...Do you mean the terminals for the plug? I didnt think the sensor itself was access able
 
scottie2hottie said:
its the wheel speed sensors, common problem with GM and Pontiac. i had the same problem the terminals are either dirty or just need new sensors. I just got new ones after cleaning the terminals after they fouled up 2 weeks later. all is good now
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I'm experiencing the same problem,

My date(on my DIC)is always off by like a day or two almost every time i start the car! PLEASE HELP What can i do???


Second point, My ABS light, Traction Control OFF light, and Check Variable steering light and Check Engine light Keep coming on(all at the same time) ...It doesn't happen every single time i start the car, but maybe once every 3 starts!??? Does anyone have any help or advice?? Please i'm in dire need of advice...

Do you think its my Wheel Speed Sensor that is tripping all of those things at the same time?? Please help.
 
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