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Old 02-25-2009, 07:39 AM
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When i start my car, the ABS and traction lights are on. However, when driving down the street, the traction will turn on (basically as soon as i back out of my drive way and put it into drive), even tho the street is completly fine (ie: traction doesnt need to come on). Then, when i put the brakes on the first few times, the ABS pumps. After a few sessions of traction turning on and abs turning on, they stop making noise all together and the Traction Off and ABS lights come on. Does this sound like a wheel sensor problem or something else?

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The wheel sensor sounds like the culprit. You may have sensor that has come unplugged or a wire has been damaged. Time to pop some tires off and a drop light and give it a good inspection.
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Check the connections on the WSS on each wheel. They might be corroded. There is also a chance the sensor is going bad.
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