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1998 Chevrolet C3500 dies randomly when driving down the road - uphill, downhill or flat surfaces. Typically doesn't happen when it's cold. Sometimes it starts back up and sometimes it doesn't. When the engine dies, the Security,brake,anti-lock and service engine lights all come on. Sometimes you hear a clicking under the dash. A new ignition switch was just installed and diagnostics done with no results???

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U have an intermittent electrical connection causing the hassle. Check and clean all wiring junctions, etc. Also work the connections by sliding them in and out many times to remove any oxidation. U have to remember that a car's electrical system is low voltage and the slightest bit of corrosion can screw things up - example is dirty battery terminal wires with a new battery. Car will not crank but clean the terminals and away you go!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Posted on Jan 29, 2009

SOURCE: anti lock brakes activation

if abs activates when it should not,,, it means abs module senses one or more wheel sensores under 3 mph and the other sensores are above 3 mph. .the cause of this is usualy a bad wheel speed sensor or excessive air gap between the sensor and ringwheel. you need an abs data scanner to hook up and go for a test drive to find out which sensor is the culprit.

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Anonymous

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I am not sure but you might want to check the pressure of the fuel pump.

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check the alternator

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 28, 2009

SOURCE: A friend has a 1989 Chevy Suburban with two

If it has injectors it has a ecu, if it has an ecu it has a diagnostic port (normally under the drivers/passenger dash) if you look down at seat botton level you should see a small black port) You can go to any auto zone or parts place and they will scan it for free. You may have a head gasket issue with overheating or your cooling fan(s) may not be turning on. Check the codes first

micah lenfest

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  • Posted on Nov 30, 2009

SOURCE: Anti-lock brakes engaging when not needed

sounds like you have a wheel speed sensor going out.. need to have it scanned to see which one is dropping out and making abs kick in..

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