how to tell 4 channel and 3 channel abs
05-28-2008, 08:48 AM
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how to tell 4 channel and 3 channel abs how can you tell if you have the 4 channel or 3 channel does it have something to do with traction control, i have a 2000 ss 6 speed with traction control. thanks
05-28-2008, 09:16 AM
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If you have traction control then it is a 4 channel.
Also.......4 channel has sensors at both rear axels. 3 channel has one sensor in the middle of the rear.
Also.......4 channel has sensors at both rear axels. 3 channel has one sensor in the middle of the rear.
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I dont get why the call them a 3 channel and 4 channel..
I know why now...
15. What's the difference between a 3 channel and 4 channel rear?
A three channel rear end has ABS. A 4 channel rear end has ABS and traction control. A 'channel' is just a way of describing the means for a speed sensor to gauge the wheel speed. On a 3 channel rear end, the two front wheels have sensors, and there is one sensor on top of the rear end housing that reads for the whole rear. On a 4 channel rear end, there is a speed sensor at every wheel. 4 channel rear ends have reluctor wheels on each axle, 3 channel rears have one big reluctor ring on the differential. Because a 4 channel has a sensor at each rear wheel it can see the difference in speed between one wheel and the other, and ta-da, you have traction control.
I know why now...
15. What's the difference between a 3 channel and 4 channel rear?
A three channel rear end has ABS. A 4 channel rear end has ABS and traction control. A 'channel' is just a way of describing the means for a speed sensor to gauge the wheel speed. On a 3 channel rear end, the two front wheels have sensors, and there is one sensor on top of the rear end housing that reads for the whole rear. On a 4 channel rear end, there is a speed sensor at every wheel. 4 channel rear ends have reluctor wheels on each axle, 3 channel rears have one big reluctor ring on the differential. Because a 4 channel has a sensor at each rear wheel it can see the difference in speed between one wheel and the other, and ta-da, you have traction control.
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