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Abs light rear wheel locking

Hello, Was driving my 2002 Grand Caravan. The ABS light came on and the passenger side rear wheel locked up. Was literally dragging an "unturning" tire the whole time. Weather at the time was snow ice and slush. Can the brakes become contaminated with ice and snow and lock up on their own? This is a rather scary situation. At highway speeds, this could easily throw the vehicle right out of control. Thanks much.

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Anything is possible in those conditions . Have the ABS system checked for any codes or faults that would explain what happened at that moment. It sounds like a solenoid in the hydraulic unit got stuck for that wheel .

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I would say it is more likely that your wheel bearing hub locked up and caused the light to come on. You could have a severe brake fault too. Either one you should have had some noises or other indicators of the problem. Good luck, don't drive the vehicle until you get to a garage.

  • jagornot Dec 31, 2013

    George does not know what he's talking about. If a solenoid stuck it would relieve brake pressure from that wheel not hold it on. Sorry George.

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  • Posted on May 04, 2009

SOURCE: speedometer,mileage does'nt work,abs,traction,brake lights r on

no it does not; this is a massive short in the electrical system and, requires the services of an auto electrician like myself.
take the car in to an ASE certified auto electrical shop and, stop spending money on temporary fixes
the technicians can read the schematics and, fix your car right

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  • Posted on Aug 12, 2009

SOURCE: rear brakes locked up. 1990 chevy c1500 2wd pickup

did you see if they need replaced?
and also the emergancy cable may be froze

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 08, 2009

SOURCE: rear wheel brake lock-up

1995 Monte Carlo rear tires locked up ,goes into gear but wont move?

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 10, 2009

SOURCE: 2006 focus ABS and Traction control lights came on

It may have pushed one of you sensor back away from your tone wheel its a common problem,all you have to do is push the sensor back againts your wheel and it will set itself,I hope this helps you and thanks

oneStan

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  • Posted on Feb 15, 2010

SOURCE: 2002 Silverado right rear wheel locking up.

You will need to have the parking brake adjusted to the minimum clearance possible and double check the shoes & drum while off.

It sounds as though the shoes are loose, they move forward, grab & unil you center the brakes by applying them and then they release until put into a bind again.

These usually don't get adjusted or even looked at since they are hidden inside the brake rotor hub on the rear wheels.

good luck.

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  1. NOTE: The accelerometer is located under the center, rear passenger seat carpet. (I think you have to remove seat for access).
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Have dealer hook up tester and pull fault codes if you can't find an easy solution.
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    The anti-lock brake system (ABS) uses the yellow ABS warning indicator to alert the driver of a malfunctions in the ABS.
    The yellow ABS warning indicator will come on to warn the driver that the ABS has been turned off due to a symptom that exists in the ABS. Normal power assist braking remains but wheels can lock during a panic stop while the yellow ABS warning indicator is illuminated.

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    Please report back, I am curious if that is what it is. Good luck
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