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Old 02-26-2009, 08:41 PM
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I have a 2000 Z28. The car will at times display the ABS independent light, park brake light, and Traction control light on the dash. Ive been told that the ABS sensor on the rear end could be the cause... If there is anyone who has experienced this problem and has any feedback plz let me kno. thanx.
Old 02-27-2009, 10:57 AM
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Mine is doing the same thing every once in a while. I've heard that its the wheel sensors that are either dirty or need replacing. I may be wrong but thats what I've heard as causing the problem
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try pulling all the sensors and cleaning them
Old 02-28-2009, 04:43 PM
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ya ive heard that too.. the sensors are clean cuz i just put a whole new rear end in it and replaced them.... thats y im thinkin abs sensor cuz w/o a signal from the abs the ecm will shut off the abs and the traction control.
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where are the sensors specifically...i need to clean mine too
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Scan the car for DTC's.

Even if it happens at times there should be a history code.

Do you have larger diameter tires in the rear? If so that will cause the brake, tcs, and ABS light to come on.
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255 50ZR 16's in rear
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Originally Posted by 99TransAm345hp
255 50ZR 16's in rear
Same in the front?

The location of the sensors will differ if you have a 3 channel or 4 channel setup.

Do you have traction control?
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4 channel-sensor behind each front hub and sensor behind each backing plate on the rearend

3 channel-sensor behind each front hub and sensor on top of the pumpkin on the rearend
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yes i have tcs, its a button behind the stick
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Originally Posted by 99TransAm345hp
yes i have tcs, its a button behind the stick
All of your sensors are right behind each wheel/hub assembly.
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ok. i see them...problem is getting to them...i need to jack the car up
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The few times I have run slicks (26") on my red TA, that happens to my car at high speeds... Due to expansion...


Unless you've changed tire diameters, something is causing the sensors to register the discrepancy... They have to be either dirty or bad.
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Originally Posted by bboyferal
The few times I have run slicks (26") on my red TA, that happens to my car at high speeds... Due to expansion...


Unless you've changed tire diameters, something is causing the sensors to register the discrepancy... They have to be either dirty or bad.
Werd. If your runnin different diameters from front to back, that could be the cause. Otherwise its just the sensors.
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the ABS computer doesnt like seeing wheels spinning at diff speeds and throws the damn 'dummy' lights
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it started doing this after i got new tires
lol
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Originally Posted by 99TransAm345hp
it started doing this after i got new tires
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