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Old 11-27-2011, 08:23 PM
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Re: ABS Light Always ON 1996 Chevrolet Cheyenne 4x4

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Originally Posted by autojoe View Post
what manual?haynes?dynamic testing is always better.resistance can vary with temperature.best way is to retrieve abs codes from the body control module and use an enhanced scan tool to pinpoint problem area.
when the abs sensor is open / no resistance as in a open circuit this device can not work no how no way. straping on a scanner /scope /voltmeter etc is not going to get any output.

with code retrival this helps narrow down where the problem is . DIY backyard mechanics most times lack this abs expensive test equipment. especially the ABS capabile scanner which requires GM diagnostic abilities. this why testing with an ohmmeter/voltmeter and disassembly of these very failure prone sensors usually works out, with the issues he has posted here.

taking a 1996 vehicle to the dealership with this repair could cost more to repair than the actual vehicle value.

finding a repair shop with the ability to read the ABS code could be a problem .

110% of these vehicles of this vintage have these issues if still on the road today.

Last edited by j cAT; 03-08-2012 at 07:09 PM. Reason: spell
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