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Old 09-03-2013, 08:54 PM
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anyone know of a how-to or a writeup for it before i just start unbolting and cutting stuff out of my car? lol
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I believe there is a simple plug-in ABS bypass/delete module that will eliminate ABS inop light from coming on in the dash/cluster
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really... that would be wonderful!
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Originally Posted by GNC Rick
I believe there is a simple plug-in ABS bypass/delete module that will eliminate ABS inop light from coming on in the dash/cluster
When I deleted my ABS, I got ABS INOP, BRAKE and Service Vehicle lights on. First, where is this bypass module and second, will it address all of those lights? More info, please!
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Originally Posted by GNC Rick
I believe there is a simple plug-in ABS bypass/delete module that will eliminate ABS inop light from coming on in the dash/cluster
You know, I've been around for a while. I've never heard of this. You are required to provide more info if you have it.
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How do the rest of you guys keep those lights off if you delete the and?
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You pull the dash apart and black tape over the bulbs.
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I can only assume you want to delete abs because of wheel and tire sizes. Otherwise I can't imagine why you would. It's tried and true to decrease stopping performance.
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We're not here to debate why I want to delete the system. I know the risks, well aware...
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I can only assume you want to delete abs because of wheel and tire sizes. Otherwise I can't imagine why you would. It's tried and true to decrease stopping performance.
Depending on the exact braking situation I might agree with you there. However, since some rear end manufacturers can't seem to make housings and axles that retain the function of a 4 channel ABS system and it fails to work, you might as well delete it. Not everyone A. drives their car in inclement weather B. wants to keep their 10 bolt rear end forever C. cares about weight because they've gotten to the point where losing weight is cheaper then gaining HP. So, I can imagine why someone would want to delete ABS
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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4
However, since some rear end manufacturers can't seem to make housings and axles that retain the function of a 4 channel ABS system and it fails to work, you might as well delete it.:
this is the exact reason my ABS is coming out this winter..
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Originally Posted by OIF1VET
this is the exact reason my ABS is coming out this winter..
And that is the exact or main reason I deleted mine. Come to find out it is a rather common problem and a sore spot for me because I personally witnessed paying sponsors here that put the blame on the ABS components when they never failed to function for any less then 10+ years until their POS rear end was installed. My 12 bolt is made by Strange, and I've been very happy with it except for the ABS thing. Bitter sweet I guess you could say.
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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4
And that is the exact or main reason I deleted mine. Come to find out it is a rather common problem and a sore spot for me because I personally witnessed paying sponsors here that put the blame on the ABS components when they never failed to function for any less then 10+ years until their POS rear end was installed. My 12 bolt is made by Strange, and I've been very happy with it except for the ABS thing. Bitter sweet I guess you could say.
Moser 9" with strange axles here. New reluctor rings, new sensors, adjusted to spec. I had virtually no brakes until I pulled the ABS fuses. Knowing what I know now I could of saved a lot of money and bought a non abs/tcs rear..
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01ssreda4 has got this topic in his pocket !

Our ABS sucks no question, lights? pull em out !, they don't indicate anything that would worry us, the only light you need is the SES.

ever since i deleted my ABS, im now more confident to go higher speeds without the fear of having to brake from a mile away.

and i've tried every option to not pull out the lights but there isn't any module or anything.

in some threads some members say that on a 98 you can ground something and the lights will go off, im not sure of my last statement but there is such a thread.

with 99+ you're better off pulling out the abs and lights.

you'd want to have the lines sticking to the body, don't let them be free, i did that and now they are all over the place.
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pull out the bulbs? have you taken the dash cluster apart? they're small LEDs on a circuit board.. cant just unplug, and ive tried cutting the back of the board that controls a specific LED and that didnt work cuz having that circuit open causes more lights to come on
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Desoldering an LED isn't exactly complicated...
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it would still open the circuit and cause the other lights to illuminate
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I haven't removed that particular LED but I haven't run into that issue. You could put a resistor in place of the LED if it actually makes other lights come on.



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