1997 GMC Jimmy
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I have a 1997 gmc jimmy. the abs unit locks up




By brogbartz on Nov 04, 2009

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i have a 1997 gmc jimmy. the abs unit locks up between 7mph and 5mph and the brakes stop working.

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posted on Nov 04, 2009
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Molson02536

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There was a recall on the ABS system on your truck. The problem was the ABS sensor on the front wheels were getting dirty and corroded causing a faults signal to the ABS module. The fix was to inspect the ABS sensor and clean them with brake parts cleaner and re-gap the sensor to the speed ring on the hub. The ABS sensor and speed ring is on the inside of the front wheel hub, spry brake parts cleaner and re-gap the sensor to the speed ring with paper folded 5 times. I feeler gauge will work but put a paper between the sensor and gauge cause the sensor is magnetic and the gauge will stick. Look for damages to the lead wire to the abs, but i think that's all fine since you did not mentioned any abs light on. You may be even lucky with just a good spray of the brake parts cleaner. Good luck and keep me posted.
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