problems and problems

[gt145]

Hi..I got a 2000 grand am gt with 81000 miles on it. I bought it used and problems have started to arise.

First my biggest problems is that my abs and trac off lights comes on now and then. Majority of the time it is when those two things would be most helpful.....Icey/snowy and wet conditions..I dont know if this information helps or not but hey its worth a shot. Also at slow speeds, such as coming up to a stop or turning, my brakes or wheels make a god awful anoying squeeking swishing sound. It cant be the brake pads or rotors because i had them replaced.

My last problem is that my cars starting very hard every once in a while. I changed the plugs witch seemd to help but didnt elemnate the problem. Could it possible be a dirty fule filter?

Thank you for the help

[xeroinfinity]

Welcome to AF!

If the ABS or Trac light just flashes when the tires are spinnng/slipping, and when you take off from a stop, this is normal.

If they are staying on,
get the car scanned with an ABS capable scanner.
Not all scanners will scan for ABS or Bady DTC's.

You can try and measure resistance with an Ohm meter but it is tricky getting under the car for this.
Should read around 1000-1100ohm @ 65 deg.

If you need positive traction push the ETC button,
located on the dash, and it disables the traction control.

On the scratchy sound, that does sound like your pads dragging. But this could be a wheel bearing/hub assy going bad.
Does it make a roaring sound when you are driving down the road?

Had starts could be many things.
New wires togo with the plugs might help.
Your fuel filter is supposed to be changed every 30,000 miles. And if its dirty it'll effect the engines performance.

Hope that helps!