ABS removal, anyone done it?? Options

[Mr_E]

Personally,  I think ABS is unsafe. I know two people who have wrecked celi's due to ABS locking up - holly and ashley (in that f'd alltrac)
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ABS "locking up"?

Explain?

[NEVERSTOP]

QUOTE(mark_426 @ Oct 25, 2005 - 7:20 PM)
Personally,  I think ABS is unsafe. I know two people who have wrecked celi's due to ABS locking up - holly and ashley (in that f'd alltrac)






ABS "locking up"?

Explain?

I had this happen to me also one time in my 94 gt, but has never happened with my 99 gt. and I am using the term locking up as in the wheels locked and I skidded. it was in dry driving conditions during summer. I never found anything wrong with the ABS nor did I get any CEL's from it.

[Mr_E]

I've never, ever had ABS do that. Sounds like it's faulty, but as you say, there should be a code.....

ABS usually fails off. That is, if it detects a fault it disables itself and gives you normal brakes....

[Jdog1385]

i think NEVERSTOP clearly stated what this thread SHOULD be about. come on pll if you want to discuss the use of ABS, start ur own thread.

word. i had abs off for a while on my car but then i put it back on b/c i was thinking about selling it. never had any problems when it was off. definitely a lot more fun in the snow.

[Batman722]

I've never, ever had ABS do that. Sounds like it's faulty, but as you say, there should be a code.....

ABS usually fails off. That is, if it detects a fault it disables itself and gives you normal brakes....
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correct. the ABS is not part of your ECU CELs. The ABS has it's own ABS ECU and if there is a prob with the system (sensor or whatever) it shuts the system down and you have normal braking ability and the ABS light will remain illuminated. You can then read the ABS codes

for reference...(from Manny)

94-95
ignition in the ON position,
bridge E1 & TC in the diagnostics box, just like checking codes, read the code from the ABS light
codes 31-34 are the sensors @ each wheel.

31 Malfunction of right front wheel speed sensor signal. Check
speed sensor, sensor rotor, wiring harness and connector

32 Malfunction of left front wheel speed sensor signal. Check
speed sensor, sensor rotor, wiring harness and connector

33 Malfunction of right rear wheel speed sensor signal. Check
speed sensor, sensor rotor, wiring harness and connector

34 Malfunction of left rear wheel speed sensor signal. Check
speed sensor, sensor rotor, wiring harness, and connector

if you do not have a 94-95 you can go to Autozone or Pep Boys and they can check the code for free I believe.