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ABS/Brake problems
My car has been showing the emergency brake icon off and on now for a couple of weeks, so after reading a post a while back I found out that means my brake fluid was low. So got some DOT 4 brake fluid and put it in reservoir an filled it to the top mark.
I did this at my dads shop and I then drove the car home, and there was an ABS light on all the way home. and when I parked it at home and turned the car completely off, but the ABS module under the hood was buzzing loudly, and it sounded like a little model airplane motor. I turned my car on and off a couple of times, but it still stayed on. So I pulled it into the garage, unhooked the positive battery terminal and have let it sit for the last 4-5 days. What is going on with my car?
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Re: ABS/Brake problems
It's a fairly common problem. Get a replacement abs unit and you'll be good to go.
Last edited by 1986nate; 02-01-2012 at 08:18 PM. |
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Re: ABS/Brake problems
Isn't that just a stuck relay that causes it? It shouldn't need the ABS unit replaced.
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Re: ABS/Brake problems
Correct, but it's just as easy and cheap to get a used unit from anyone parting them out. I know I myself have way too many of them and would let them go cheap...
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Re: ABS/Brake problems
You may have a customer in Kansas. How much would you let one go for?
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Re: ABS/Brake problems
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A bit cheaper than replacing the whole unit. Harvey.
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Re: ABS/Brake problems
So its just a normal relay? That might be easier than replacing the whole box. Any idea on how much one of those buggers costs?
Also can I still drive the car with the relay stuck on?
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Re: ABS/Brake problems
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No, it will flatten the battery. Harvey.
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Re: ABS/Brake problems
Well, its not the relay, I replaced it with another one (the one on the right in the picture) and it was still buzzing. The relay on the left in the picture is not carried by o'riles or auto zone. Does this mean I will need a new box, if so Nate sign me up for one of yours.
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Re: ABS/Brake problems
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The one on the left is the valve relay, that doesn't seem to go bad. If the ABS light in the dash comes on, you could check for trouble codes ? Harvey.
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Anyway, thanks for all the help! if something comes up later I'll ask about it here
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Re: ABS/Brake problems
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Check the ABS motor ground, it is just in front of the ABS unit. A thick black wire bolted to the frame. Pull it off, clean, and coat with grease, and bolt it back. Harvey.
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Re: ABS/Brake problems
DIELECTRIC grease is your friend!
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