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Yesterday started car, noticed (ABS) light stayed on. After car was parked and turned off, heard loud "humming" from undercarriage that never quit. Was told by my repairman it was ABS Pump. So he pulled the ABS fuse under the hood, to make it quit (so it wouldn't kill my battery). He told me to call the dealership to get a price on a new Relay.
I called dealership, they said Relay is part of the Brake Control Module (EBCM?), and I'd have to replace the whole module to a tune of $966. Is this TRUE??? ugh. What else can I do? HELP
2002 CHEVY TAHOE Vin# 2R163404 (last 5 of vin)
Thanks
~Sarah
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Have to first check for codes as with any vehicle issue Whom ever your hearing things from is a waste of time, unless it is at a repair shop & your standing next to your car as it is being tested
Number one cause is low brake fluid check and make sure brake fluid is above the minimum line if not fill it to past the minimum line with whatever the DOT specified brake fluid on the cap says
have the abs module checked for codes to find out what the problem is.when the system detects a fault in the system it turns on the abs light and check the e-brake to make sure its all the way off.the humming noise sounds like its coming from the abs hydraulic unit that`s not shutting off.
yes its better to go shop and check what is the code so that u can easy to diagnose and repair..some problem of the abs light come in out is some abs defective or loose ,,or the abs motor ssy have problem or sensors in the wheel.
If the abs light is on it is one of a couple things that come to mind. 1. The fuse for ABS under the hood has blown 2. You have a bad ABS sensor on one/more of your wheels
Does the light stay on all the time, or does it come on when you turn into a parking spot and apply the brake(usually making a humming noise that you can feel in the brake pedal)?
The Chevrolet/GM autos rely on a Kelsey ABS actuator system that is electronically controlled. I know its hard to describe sounds, but is it possible the crunch is a hum? If the ABS light comes on and goes off after restart it means one of two things. That the ABS controller is going bad or the speed sensors on the wheels have come loose or gone bad. Under your hood there is a fuse compartment that contains the fuse that controls the ABS system on your vehicle. Its a 60 Amp fuse and large.. Look in your owners manual for its location. . Check it with the vehicle OFF to make sure its not blown or cracked. Leave the fuse disconnected and start the car. The ABS light should STAY on as well as the parking brake light. Test your brakes by pressing down on them while the car is in park and not moving.. do you hear the sound. If you DONT hear the sound then the ABS control module is causing the brake pump to work continuously and thus your "noise". YOu can confirm by placing the fuse back in place and then listening to the car about where the drivers door is... do you hear a hum? If so you can leave the fuse disconnected to deactivate the ABS module. The brakes will still function you just WONT have ABS capability. Confirm this with a very slow roll from park or neutral and press brakes to stop. If you dont hear the noise or a hum, reconnect the fuse and take the car for a drive. Turn to the left and right while applying the brake at an intersection.. vehicle in motion slightly. Do you notice that the ABS light or noise occurs turning one way or the other or both? If it comes on during the turn then the ABS sensor in that wheel or both wheels need to be inspected and possibly replaced. Finally, you need to inspect the brake pads for wear..typically however brake pads have WEAR INDICATORS built in and will start to SQUEAL when you apply the brakes telling you time to replace pads. If its a squeal and not a crunch then have pads replaced. Finally, be sure and make sure you dont have any rocks or road debris within the brake area or between teh pads and the rotors. That would be your final area to review for a CRUNCH noise.
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