Shane T
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ABS engages as you slowly pull up to a stop. First time it happened I thought I was going to hit the vehicle in front of me. Anyone know why? Can this be diagnoised without a scan tool?
Local discount parts stores aren't able to scan the system for ABS trouble codes, only engine related issues.Jimmy L said:I just go to a Oreilly autoparts store, they let you use a scanner for free.
Plug in under the dash by the steering wheel and it gives you a code. Go into the store tell them the code and they tell you what part it is and where. Buy part , go home and put it in.
Saved me lots of money over the years.
I have the factory shop manual, its not much help without the scan tool. These sensors are enclosed and don't get rusty as such, so likely on is just bad.rwcarpet said:I'm trying to find my repair manual for that van. My guess would be coroded wheel speed sensors, since you live in a snowy state that probably uses salt on the roads. If you can get to them, remove them and clean them up.
Shane T said:I have the factory shop manual, its not much help without the scan tool. These sensors are enclosed and don't get rusty as such, so likely on is just bad.rwcarpet said:I'm trying to find my repair manual for that van. My guess would be coroded wheel speed sensors, since you live in a snowy state that probably uses salt on the roads. If you can get to them, remove them and clean them up.
The sensors cost about $55 each and it's not a bad job, so I should have just replaced them myself. I took it in to a local shop yesterday, they had it done in a few hours. Cost $400Magic One said:Sad news, GM wants $1000 to repair ABS. My mechanic wants $895. You need a scan tool to find the problem.