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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by EdMc
I decided to replace both wheel speed sensors and bearings - bearings had some play. $847. Didn't fix problem. I am UPSET!! Does the steering wheel sensor give any codes? Think that my next step? POS is a 2001 SSEi Bonny that has also had the famous manifold gaskets replaced. It'* also my 10th and last GM car.
Wheel pulsing means that your brake rotors are warped. Warped brake rotors will trip the following sensors......

Service Stability System
Trac
ABS
Brake

Most of the time, i would get all of these lights at once. Had bearings and tie-rod end replaced, still got these lights. So, i had all 4 rotors turned and BINGO, no more lights. Bad wheel bearings will also cause these exact sensors and lights to be tripped, but since you had the wheel bearings replaced, i would try having all 4 rotors turned. Pep Boys was the cheapest at $140 and takes about 30 min (MIdas wanted $320 just to turn 4 rotors). Unless you take all 4 rotors off yourself, then you're looking at $32.

$847 to replace the wheel bearings? My gods you got ripped. Wheel bearings are $150/side and cost about 30 minutes labor time. So, $330-$350 at the most is what you should've payed for that. And a 2001 SSEi is in no way anywhere near being a POS. I've put over $2000 out of my own pocket into mine so far since i've had it about 8 months, but that'* because the previous owners didn't take care of the car.
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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Thanks, Matt. Don't think rotors are warped - no pulsing when I brake; pulsing comes from stability system responding to some false signal. Thinks it'* controlling a skid, and modulates the left front wheel. Pontiac dealer wouldn't use aftermarket parts - GM gets $350 EACH for those damn things.

I also get a general retard when driving along at a constant speed. No lights with that. Any other ideas?
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by EdMc
Thanks, Matt. Don't think rotors are warped - no pulsing when I brake; pulsing comes from stability system responding to some false signal. Thinks it'* controlling a skid, and modulates the left front wheel. Pontiac dealer wouldn't use aftermarket parts - GM gets $350 EACH for those damn things.

I also get a general retard when driving along at a constant speed. No lights with that. Any other ideas?
ED..please start a new thread......this thread is over a year old
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