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Old 08-05-2010, 12:55 AM
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i have a 94 camaro v6 auto. The abs and brake light is on in the dash its been on for a while now and was wondering if anybody had a simple idea of what it might be. Thanks for the help
 
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Old 08-05-2010, 08:41 AM
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the abs is in the wheel bearings and the brake light is either the ebrake or a problem with the brake system
 
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Old 08-05-2010, 04:16 PM
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The simplest solution would be low brake fluid. Hope for that becasue after that it gets a lot more expensive.
It could be a bad wheel speed sensor (LF, RF, rear), it could be shorted or open ABS solenoids, it could be inop apply/release motors, etc.
The only way to know for sure is to have your car connected to a scan tool and read the codes.
My 94 has an ABS Inop lamp on and the code 57 is present. Now I just need to figure out how to fix it!
 
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Old 08-05-2010, 06:21 PM
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check the center brake light in back to see if its out.
 
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Old 08-05-2010, 09:42 PM
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As above, also reseat the large connector on the ABS module. These wires can run hot and eventually resulting in poor connection, wiggle each wire to make sure it is not hanging loose.
 
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Old 08-08-2010, 03:45 PM
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As if there aren't enough problems with my car, my ABS INOP light is on too. I have a bad front right wheel bearing, and I suppose this is what is causing the light to come on? Telling me you are waiting just a wee bit to long to fix me? Or, could it be something else? I hope its not another small fortune to fix.
 
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Old 08-08-2010, 04:47 PM
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The bad front bearing could cause it. Fix the bearing first as it is a safety issue.
 
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Old 08-08-2010, 08:56 PM
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I'm going to take it in on Tuesday. I hope its not more than $500 to fix.
 
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Old 08-09-2010, 03:59 PM
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Well the ABS INOP light has not been on at all today, but still taking her in tomorrow for that wheel bearing. I really hope these are not two separate issues, but I'll mention it to the mechanic anyway.
 
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