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2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Repair Question


Topics covered: Abs, Wheel, Sensor.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on February 4, 2010

2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Traction control/ABS light coming o

Brakes problem
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 75000 miles

My service Traction control/ABS light comes on almost daily. I shut the car off and restart. The light goes out and may or may not come back on. There is a grinding noise in the front end like a motor is running. I've been told a wheel sensor may be out but I've checked for a bad bearing in the front end and both sides seem fine. Any other ideas?
Avatar Asked by dweiler3

Answer

Replied on February 5, 2010

ABS/Traction control errors generate trouble codes beginning with a "C" (chassis). ABS failure will disable traction control.

Have car scanned with a Chassis scanner to isolate problem.

Could be wheel sensor, reluctor ring, ABS module etc.
Code will isolate problem and save you money in the long run.

Tiny Answered by mmprince4000 (expert)
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