I need help
gmctruck09
11-15-2009, 09:21 AM
:screwy:I have a 01 grand am gt, and the abs, check engine, traction lites come on but not until I turn the wheel.
Historically the car has had the wheel bearings replaced, but dont know which ones for sure. I know gm has had to replace 2 faulty ones under warranty, which is frustrating to me.
Anybody got any ideas.
Thanks
Historically the car has had the wheel bearings replaced, but dont know which ones for sure. I know gm has had to replace 2 faulty ones under warranty, which is frustrating to me.
Anybody got any ideas.
Thanks
GTP Dad
11-15-2009, 09:38 AM
Welcome to AF!!
This sounds like you may have problems with the bearings again. I would have it scanned using an ABS capable scanner. This will indicated which bearing/sensor is bad. Usually if the ABS light comes on it indicates an issue with the sensors. This usually causes the traction control light to come on as well. The CEL may be due to something altogether different. A scan can tell you alot.
This sounds like you may have problems with the bearings again. I would have it scanned using an ABS capable scanner. This will indicated which bearing/sensor is bad. Usually if the ABS light comes on it indicates an issue with the sensors. This usually causes the traction control light to come on as well. The CEL may be due to something altogether different. A scan can tell you alot.
gmctruck09
11-15-2009, 09:40 AM
Are these wheel bearing replacements junk or is it just my bad luck?
gmctruck09
11-15-2009, 12:29 PM
My expierence says GM has a problem with the wheel bearings/speed sensors.
Do you feel the same?
Do you feel the same?
doctorhrdware
11-15-2009, 02:57 PM
It could be a problem in the wiring also. I would ohm the wiring with the wheels straight. Then turn the wheels to see if it is in the wiring.
gmctruck09
11-15-2009, 08:08 PM
If it is a wheel bearing assembly, how hard is it to replace.
Is it relatively simple, or should I have a shop do it.
Just trying to conserve how much we stick in this car.
Is it relatively simple, or should I have a shop do it.
Just trying to conserve how much we stick in this car.
doctorhrdware
11-15-2009, 09:26 PM
I believe that there is a write up in the tips and maintenance forum for the hub assembly replacement.
skeeter123
11-16-2009, 08:33 AM
See Alero forum for good pics of front wheel hub replacement:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=762786&highlight=hub+assembly
I did mine, it was fairly easy, ~ 2.5 hours for both.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=762786&highlight=hub+assembly
I did mine, it was fairly easy, ~ 2.5 hours for both.
gmctruck09
11-20-2009, 05:31 PM
Just a quick update.
Further investigation I found that the clip on the wheel assembly,that hold the plug for the sensor was damaged [probably when the bearing was replaced] and when i turned the wheel, the connection was not good. Something for everone to remember "it not always the bearing".
Straightened up the clip and then put a tie wrap on it.
All the lites went away. THANKS FOR THE HELP GUYS
We just saved $300
Thanks Again
Further investigation I found that the clip on the wheel assembly,that hold the plug for the sensor was damaged [probably when the bearing was replaced] and when i turned the wheel, the connection was not good. Something for everone to remember "it not always the bearing".
Straightened up the clip and then put a tie wrap on it.
All the lites went away. THANKS FOR THE HELP GUYS
We just saved $300
Thanks Again
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