1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Repair Question
Topics covered: Abs, Sensor, Brake fluid.
Mileage: 179,000 miles.
Mileage: 179,000 miles.
Asked on June 23, 2012
My red BRAKE and amber ABS warning lights are on. Both work fine. What could cause both lights to come on at the same time? Thanks.
I just fixed the parking brake sensor which was broken. The car used to "ding" for about 5 seconds every time I started driving from a stop(thinking my p brake was on). Now it doesn't "ding" anymore, but the lights still come on. I thought this was the problem, but clearly there is something else. The brake pads are due for replacement, but would that cause both lights to come on? Some details...
I tested the ABS on a gravel road and they work fine.
Brake fluid is not leaking and is at a good level(room in reservoir for when I replace the pads).
Lights are off if I start the car holding the brake pedal down. They come on simultaneously when I lift off the brake to drive.
I tested the ABS on a gravel road and they work fine.
Brake fluid is not leaking and is at a good level(room in reservoir for when I replace the pads).
Lights are off if I start the car holding the brake pedal down. They come on simultaneously when I lift off the brake to drive.
Asked by tenormanAnswer
Replied on June 23, 2012
the abs is not functioning when the light is on. have the code checked as the most common failure is a wheel speed sensor.
Roy
