Was going to rotate tires - lug nut wqas broken and tire was not able to be removed. after this the abs light came on then went of twice and after that and since the ABS light remains on.
Does this mean that the ABS brakes don't work? What should I do?
Hello,
It sounds like the wheel speed sensor may have been damaged in the process of removing the tire. That would cause the abs light to come on. Ususaly when the abs light comes on it is a sign they won't opperate as abs but only as standard hydraulic brakes. I hope this helps. If you have more questions reguarding this or other conserns please ask me. Please remember high ratings are very important to me.
Thank You,
Roy
i have an 1998 gmc yukon 4wd, and the abs system warning light is on after 5 to 10 minutes of driving, and does not go off till i crank up again from stopping the vehicle. this has recently started, and can not say if this started befoe or after changing a flat tire on the driver side rear. but i think it was before. when i mash the brakes, periodically there might be a stagger, or interruption in the pedal going down to stop the vehicle, but no problem stopping. what does this mean?
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More often than not the ABS warning light is acting up. you can tell if you have the antilock brakes working by simply slamming on the brakes, in a safe situation, and see if the brakes pump themselves. if they do, you have antilock brakes, if they don't pump themselves your antilock brake system is not working.
Either way you still have brakes. IF the ABS system isn't working and you brake on wet or icy roads you just have to manually pump your brakes.
Regarding your lug nut, go to another garage and get the broken one repaired before you need it off on the side of the highway. ANY good tire mechanic can remove a broken lug nut.
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