BRAKES GETTING STIFF!

Hello Joe

Clean the Throttle Body and MAF. Check for codes.

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An engine needs 3 things to run, Spark, Fuel, & Compression. If you have verified that you have spark at the plugs, and fuel is making it into the cylinder, and the engine has the proper amount of compression to run... these also have to happen in the correct time. Make sure your timing marks all line up.

you are best to take it to a garage and get them to scan it, it can save you a lot of time and money

Hi, the OBD connector is under the hood on the firewall.

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You might have a wheel sensor issue (part of the wheel bearing assembly) It tell the abs computer the wheel speed, and if one is bad, it will error the abs, and turn the light on. You can get this checked with an abs scanner hooked up, or ohm out all of your speed sensors with a meter.

The check engine light means that something is out of specifications on one of the sensors.
For instance, if the throttle position sensor was bad, then the light would go on indicating that it was getting a signal inconsistant with expected data in the computer.

I would have the car scanned with an OBD-II Scanner that can give a code that tells what system to look at.

OBD-II Scanners work on cars 1996 and up so yours should have that system.

One can get a scanner from Sears or Walmart for under $100 that can do this for you.
Or, one can go to Autozone or Advance Auto and get it scanned for free, for driveability issues.

Good luck on this diagnosis.

You will need to hook the vehicle up to a OBD II scanner and see what code the check engine light is throwing. Your mechanic will help you with this diagnosis and also he can use the scanner tool to shut off the check engine light.. The ABS light indicates a problem with the ABS system and as such the brakes will operate as standard brakes only, NOT ABS... This also your mechanic can help you with to figure out your best course of action.

Hi:
You have a vacuum leak for sure. It could be in the power brake booster, or the vacuum hose that feeds it. The reason your brakes got stiff is you lost your power brakes, so your next thing to do is to try to find your leak!

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clean out the throttle body with carburetor cleaner.you can buy in an air rissol can.Reason for plug freezing you have water entering the threads.Possable slight head gasket leak into number three,Try Disconnecting the battery and leave off overnight to see if that turns of the check light.If not get it cleared by a garage for a small price.