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I absolutely hate ABS brakes, on my 1997 GMC Suburban, especially in the winter months. They are like having no pedal at all. A skid is much easier to handle that almost driving through what ever it is that you are going to hit. Recently, the ABS has been going off just before a complete hault, also in reverse. They just started growling ar me going around tight corners also. Will the problem show up on cumputer diagnostics? I would rather disable the ABS, does anyone know how? At least it would be safer in the snow. |
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Replying to: wildwilly1 (Oct 29, 2005 5:25 pm) Hoe are your tires? Are they good enough for any grip on snow. I understand your "like no pedal at all" feeling comes when you are driving on snow or ice. If your brakes stop the vehicle on dry pavement ok and then you have an issue on snow it sounds like you just don't have enough grip on snowy road to feel any braking forces. Remember ABS is designed to keep wheels from lock-up and the maximum braking force you can feel is determined by the grip of the tires on the road. Of course you could have a problem in the ABS system and I'm not sure if it sets a code either. Disabling the system does not sound good idea at all. What about having it serviced and fixed if found defective. Your large vehicle would handle better at heavy braking incidences. Arrie
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Replying to: arrie (Oct 30, 2005 7:20 am) We will begin to get snow and ice in December. I have been brought up in the towing business, so I can drive in anything. My statement about Hating ABS in the winter is true. When there is snow and ice I can no longer sense the amount of grip my tires are producing on the surface. I can't stop the damn thing the way I am use to. It is tragic that things have come to this, when experienced drivers no longer have total control of their wheels. My son had ABS problems with his Cavalier, all we did was unplug the wires at the ABS and he had great brakes that were totally controlable. I am totally comfortable with my driving ability and I would love to be able to disable the ABS but this system may not allow it. Do you know the way? By the way, thank you for response to my problem, I greatly appreciate your time and effort.
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Replying to: arrie (Oct 28, 2005 3:40 pm) 
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hey everyone (i know this is kinda off topic) My dad and I just bought a lot of sound equipment for out boat but since this is the off season we wanted to keep it in our suburban. we dont want to replace the factory head to have pre-amp signals since it ties into the dvd and steering wheel controls. we are going to run the signals into the powered signal option on our amp and get the signal from the small stock sub. the problem: we dont know which wire sends the sub signal without pulling out the whole console on the sub. If anyone knows the pinout diagram or know a website i would greatly appreciate the help. its so hard to find the little information you need. thanks justin
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Replying to: wildwilly1 (Oct 30, 2005 4:26 pm) |
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Replying to: dranedad (Oct 31, 2005 6:29 am) Then you get misfire in all cylinders, which talks about a serious timing problem. Have your mechanic to change the crank shaft position sensor. It is a $63 + tax part. I changed mine in my Tahoe and it seemed to be of some help for my issues at the time. This sensor is mounted in the side of the engine and will get hot when engine oil heats up since the oil is slung on the sensor by the wheel it reads. This sensor really changes temperature big time and can start act up when hot. Sensor is located behind starter motor so it takes a little bit work to get to it as the starter must be removed first. Your mechanic should have no problem to get there though. After sensor change you might get a check engine light and a code indicating misfire. If this happens you need to have the sensor re-learned by the computer in your truck, which procedure is available only at the dealer service ($75 or so) I believe. The other sensors that have to do with engine timing are MAP sensor, cam shaft position sensor and knok sensors. MAP sensor should not be temperature sensitive that bad but the cam shaft position sensor probably is just like crank shaft position sensor is. In my truck this sensor is a little bit harder to get to as it is located on top back part of the engine. Knock sensors are located between intake manifold and engine top so to get to these the manifold has to be removed. Your engine probably has them in same locations. I would start with the crank shaft position sensor for eliminating your problem. Arrie
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The title says it all, does anyone have any suggestions? Can a battery suddenly die with no warning? We were loading up the kids last night to go trick or treating and the lights were on in the vehicle, when I turned the ignition switch, the whole car went dead. I went out there this morning, and the remote for the door locks won't even work!
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Replying to: suburban_mom (Nov 01, 2005 8:17 am) Battery can short out and die just like that. Check your battery terminals though. As it happened when you tried to start it it could have burned a cable or otherwise have a bad connection. Arrie |
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Ok, When you start it up it starts just fine but it dies it won't idle unless you keep on pushing the gas and if you take it out of park it dies we have replaced the Oxygen sensor, electronic control mogul, plugs, wires, distributor, roder button, map sensor, fuel filter, god knows what else can you help me. melissa |
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