ABS and AWD

2004 VUE

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2004 SATURN VUE
3.5L
V6
4WD
AUTOMATIC
100,000 MILES

With fuse pulled on ABS will it affect AWD performance? Thanks

Sunday, October 14th, 2018 AT 5:01 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros. Com.

It will affect traction control if the fuse is pulled. See the following.

ABS Control Module (EBTCM)
The ABS control module monitors the speed of each wheel to detect wheel slip. If wheel slip is detected, the module commands the appropriate valve positions in the valve assembly to modulate brake pressure in some or all of the hydraulic circuits. This action prevents wheel slip and provides optimum braking. In addition, the ABS control module performs a continuous diagnostic routine to detect malfunctions. If the module detects an electrical malfunction, it can disable ABS/TCS/DRP, illuminate the appropriate telltale and store a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).

If the ABS light was staying on, the aforementioned operation would not have worked.

I hope this answers your question. Let me know if you have others.

Take care,
Joe

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Sunday, October 14th, 2018 AT 5:28 PM

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Thanks. Very helpful. I bought the vehicle new and take very good care of my stuff. But AC is leaking fluid, ABS module is acting up causing ABS light to come on at times but checked sensors out with scanner and they are okay. Just do not want to spend a lot of money on it as it is my second car now. Thanks again, you are a great and helpful person.

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Sunday, October 14th, 2018 AT 5:41 PM

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