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Antilock brakes problems answered by expert auto mechanics. If the ABS light is on your car or truck, learn what to do and if it is safe to drive.


Tire Pressure Light Description and Operation

Tire Pressure Monitor System Description The tire pressure monitor system was developed many years ago to alert the driver to a tire that is loosing air. As one or more tires lose air because of a leak as compared to the other tires, a warning light or message will come on the dash. A module or computer is used to monitor the system and has…

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Jeep ABS And Rear Brake Lights Problems

I was driving with my emergency brakes up and my ABS light came on. I checked and my brakes fluid was low I put some in but the light is still coming on. ProTech So, you were driving with the emergency brakes applied? It was up. The ABS light doesn’t have anything to do with fluid level in the master cylinder. What kind of vehicle…

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2006 Chevy Silverado ABS Brakes Vibrating At Slow Speeds

Hello I have a 2006 Chevy Silverado 4X4 crew cab, having ABS problems, first once the ABS where coming on when I was braking. Just normal at a stop sign. It felt like air in the system, ABS light light would come on then later shut off, But brake felt spongy ? ProTech: The pedal will feel ‘spongy’ during an ABS activation, as it pulsates…

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2003 Buick Century ABS and Low Trac Lights On Dash

I have a 2003 Buick Century and there are several warning lights that come on at different times when I am driving. the low track light, the abs light, and etc. These lights are all yellow-orange in color not red. I have checked the car several times myself and have had it checked by mechanics also. When we put a diagnostic computer on it there…

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1998 Chevrolet Silverado Stalls When Hitting Brakes

When i apply the brake it kills the motor on my 1998 Chevy Silverado 5.7 liter .i just changed the gas tank,fuel pump, and,fuel filter. Truck runs great until you apply brake. Mechanic JK: Does your truck die out as soon as you touch the brake pedal, or does it die out as you coming to a stop and sitting at idle? Only when you…

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