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Anonymous Posted on Sep 03, 2012

ABS and TC light on. Speedometer and odometer are not working

Sometimes the speedometer, and odometer are working fine, but after I drive a bit the ABS and TC lights will come on...sometimes they go off again. From what I have read I need to replace the ABS module...does anyone know what ABS a Catera 2000 needs? and how do I replace it?

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If the speedo and odometer are not working it could be the speed sensor in the transmission. And the speed sensor could also knock out the ABS and traction control systems.
Have you had the body computer scanned for trouble codes ?

  • Anonymous Sep 05, 2012

    No, but from what I have read I need to replace the ABS and I have no idea how to do that...

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Lorenzo Lamanna

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  • Posted on Jul 25, 2010

SOURCE: my '99 catera speedometer doesnt work and the

You need to replace the traction control module located on the ABS pump. There are places in the US where they will rebuild it for you with warranty for about $150.
Its tricky to get off (you need to remove the rad hose between the battery and the pump to get to it, but don't disconnect the ABS module, just the TC module mounted at end of the ABS unit (has a bunch of brake lines coming out if it).

The power steering is variable assist, relative to the speed of the vehicle, so if the speedo doesn't work, then the PS won't and you should have TC and ABS lights on. The electrical connectors to the module are tricky to remove. don't force them. One connector has a sliding lock bar.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 29, 2008

SOURCE: ABS and TC light on, speedometer and odometer not working

I have the 2000 Cadillac Catera Sport and I had the same problem. ABS, TC light and no speedometer and odo. I thought it was an electrical problem however I solved the problem by refurbishing the ABS Module. If you bring to the dealer it will cost you $3,000. You can have your ABS module rebuilt try modulemaster.com they do it for about $200 I believe. I got mine fixed because a friend of mine removed them and soldered some loose connectors together. All it cost me was a case of beer! It worked for my car just a suggestion for you guys. My ABS Module was a Bosch 5.3. Hope this helps!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 07, 2010

SOURCE: I have a 1997 Catera my ABS/TC light comes on

have the codes read from your car,have them check history codes since it is not a hard code.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 25, 2009

SOURCE: I have a 1998 Cadillac Catera and the speedometer

ok your cable for the speedometer,odometer may be broken is the radio stock or aftermarket

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 22, 2008

SOURCE: 2000 catera frequent speedometer not working

Hi, in ure case the abs ecu is obviously a main ecu. it sounds like you have a can communication problem where your system detects hi speed can malfunction, or interferance, measure your end of line resistance=120ohms and network nominal value should be 60ohms voltages between can hi and low should ad up to 5v , or to ground eg. can hi=2.7v then can low should measure 2.3v. if either one of these measurements dont add up you know which cercuit is at fault.

It might even be a vehicle speed /wheelspeed sensor contaminated or damaged component causing system shut down.

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