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Re: Alternate way to diagnose? [odyjha]
by gonogo
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Dec 21, 2007 (8:57 am)
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Replying to: odyjha (Dec 20, 2007 10:20 am)
You need at least a code reader for OBD2. Some parts stores will read your codes for free, like AutoZone.
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Chevrolet Cavalier Service Engine, ABS, And Trac Off Lights!!
by felbdogg
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Dec 26, 2007 (4:54 pm)
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These 3 lights are VERY annoying! I have did almost everything that you can do to fix it without replacing any parts because I don't know what to replace! I will explain how this problem started...
I drove my car for a week after getting the car fixed at Midas (fixed my exhaust system - new converter) and come to find out that for some reason my Brake Fluid Cap was loose/almost off! The reservoir for the brake fluid wasn't empty but it was close!!! I don't know if the ABS Pump is out now or what? I have had my car scanned several times at Checkers for free and nothing shows up! They say the Check Engine Light must be on to have the computer show a code.
If anyone has a solution for this or anything would help!! I have found a different discussion about this problem with a Grand Am GT but nothing for my car. I have a Cavalier Z24 2.4L
Please HELP!
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Re: Chevrolet Cavalier Service Engine, ABS, And Trac Off Lights!! [felbdogg
by gonogo
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Dec 27, 2007 (8:38 am)
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Replying to: felbdogg (Dec 26, 2007 4:54 pm)
You need to get the SES code and any other codes, if the light is not on it will show a code in history. I would pay to get good scan from a shop.
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Re: Chevrolet Cavalier Service Engine, ABS, And Trac Off Lights!! [felbdogg
by felbdogg
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Dec 27, 2007 (9:43 pm)
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Replying to: gonogo (Dec 27, 2007 8:38 am)
But the problem never threw a code I have been told by other mechanics too. If you scan it, it is going to show nothing related to this problem!! I was told there is such a thing as a speed sensor for the ABS system or something like that? It might be this because the lights dont light up till I hit about 15 mph or 5000 rpm.
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Re: Chevrolet Cavalier Service Engine, ABS, And Trac Off Lights!! [felbdogg
by gonogo
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Dec 28, 2007 (9:12 am)
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Replying to: felbdogg (Dec 27, 2007 9:43 pm)
You stated the SES light was on, it will put a code in history, the person that told you the light needed to be on is not true. Some codes will even set with no light.
The ABS coming on above 15 MPH is usually a wheel sensor.
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Re: Chevrolet Cavalier Service Engine, ABS, And Trac Off Lights!! [felbdogg]
by smiley1475
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Dec 30, 2007 (8:13 pm)
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Replying to: felbdogg (Dec 26, 2007 4:54 pm)
I have a 2000 cavalier and have the same problem. It all started when the bottom of my car scraped against some snow and ice. I had it scanned at a dealership and they said the abs computer was not responding. My dad is a mechanic and he can not figure out what is wrong with my car. So if ANYONE can help it would be appreciated!!
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Re: Chevrolet Cavalier Service Engine, ABS, And Trac Off Lights!! [smiley14
by felbdogg
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Dec 30, 2007 (11:24 pm)
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Replying to: smiley1475 (Dec 30, 2007 8:13 pm)
Ya I have a 2000 as well and this may have something to do with my O2 Sensor behind the Cat. because I know I have to replace that as well because I put in a MIL Eliminator to shut off my check engine light.
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Re: Chevrolet Cavalier Service Engine, ABS, And Trac Off Lights!! [smiley14
by gonogo
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Dec 31, 2007 (7:36 am)
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Replying to: smiley1475 (Dec 30, 2007 8:13 pm)
What ABS code did they find, you paid to get the code.
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Re: Chevrolet Cavalier Service Engine, ABS, And Trac Off Lights!! [felbdogg]
by rkessler3
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Dec 31, 2007 (8:29 am)
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Replying to: felbdogg (Dec 26, 2007 4:54 pm)
My 05 is doing the same thing and I went to a dealership to have it scanned They were so nice to charge 75.00 to put it up and tell me it would take another 200 to fix it however they didn't tell me what was wrong or what the codes were and when I asked those questions the service man chuckled at me sooo nice. I have found out that it may be the ABS sensor which costs 9.00 to replace yourself
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