Pontiac: Grand Prix GTP ABS question

"Dave Hetteen" <com> wrote in message
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of the time there is no problem it is just a program glitch
if the abs portion of brakes isn't working they revert to standard brakes
don;t worry you'll stop. They are very expensive to repair and may be cost
prohibitive on an older car.

Jim.J

I had a similar error set. The sensors on the wheels needed cleaning after
parking on freshly sealed blacktop on the sunny , 95 degree day.



"Jim.J" <net> wrote in message
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Thanks for the tip. I'll try cleaning mine.
Dave H.

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Thanks. I guess I should have mentioned that the ABS works; I found that out
recently during a panic stop on the freeway in the rain here in Seattle. I
really just want the "anti-lock" light to go out since I am now trying to
sell the car. I also don't wish to disconnect it since this could be a
potential safety issue and I don't want anything to do with that.
Dave H.

"Jim.J" <net> wrote in message
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"Dave Hetteen" wrote
 

Common problem with these older systems. You should have
no problems replacing the acumulator yourself if you are a tech.
As you probably know, you need to pump the pedal with ignition
off on these cars to relieve accumulator pressure. Don't go unscrewing
that accumulator until you have done this. Other then that, it's just
a real bitch to get access of the accumulator. I've done a few of
these, but it was years ago.
 

This should have nothing to do with the accumulator problem.
Check the wiring to right rear sensor...I believe you can
buy the harness from the body to the sensor. I've had
a number of them go belly up.
 

I'm not sure if it applies to this vehicle....but check
to make sure that your high mount brake light bulbs
are working. I know that sounds strange, but on
some of these vehicles, the high mount brake light
bulbs being burnt out would cause an ABS code,
and I think it would show up as brake switch failure.
 
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That's the problem with this system. The ABS system can only
be replaced (master and pump) other then the accumulator. Cars
this old just aren't worth putting $3000 dollars into them.

Ian

"Jim.J" wrote
 

On this system, this is not the case (if the abs portion of
brakes aren't working they revert to standard brakes).
These vehicles have a highly integrated ABS master cylinder,
and boost pump. The pump provides power assist, and when
you have accumulator problems, you can lose your assist.

Ian

Ian wrote ; Cars this old just aren't worth putting $3000 into them.

cough, cough, cough, cough !!!!


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