Electrical failures on 98 Sunfire, 2.2

forget all that ABS lamp stuff (BUT IS GREAT TO WARN)
it is telling you the brakes are bad. (WHY IS VAST)
1: ALL FUSES GOOD.
2: OBD2 SCAN THE CAR, AND FOR SURE ABS SCANS TOO.
3:IF ABS SCANS SAY A SENSOR IS DEAD, I MAY BE OR THE WHEEL LOCKS UP.
4: BRAKES ARE BAD, SORRY ABS CAN NOT HIDE BAD BRAKES., EVER. IT CAN ALLOW A TAD WEAK BRAKES AND TUNES FOR THAT. BEST IS FULL SCANS. PCM AND ABS BOTH USING REAL SCAN TOOLS THAT DOES GM. (BOP +CHEBBY)

BAD BRAKES OR , BAD AXLE BEARINGS
BAD CALIPERS, OR THE SLIDER PINS RUSTED AND JAMMED.
BAD PADS
BAD CALIPER PISTONS.
BAD WHEEL SENSORS. CABLES CUT
ABS MODULATOR DEAD AND FULL OF RUST INSIDE,DOOMED.
BRAKE FLUID LEAKS ANYWHERE, NOT ALLOWED;.
OIL FROM SEALS BAD AND LEAKS TO PADS
ROTORS BAD, OR X10 WORSE CRACKED
THIS MEANS A FULL BRAKE INSPECTION IS DONE.
MASTER CYLINDER DRY OR FULL OF 21 YEAR OLD USELESS FLUID? AND IS FULL OF WATER NOW>?
DOT3/4 IS A WATER SPONGE.

You will need to get it cleared with a scan tool and see if it happens again. It could be an electrical fault

"Is it possible if I bleed all four brakes they might shut off?"

If you bleed the brakes all you will do is remove any air in the brake lines and replace the brake fluid with new fluid. Do this in any event if the brake fluid is 2 yrs old or more.

This will have no affect on the ABS warning light and when the light is displayed the ABS has turned off because there is a problem with the ABS. You will not get it back on until the cause is determined and fixed which may be just a failed wheel speed sensor.

The brake warning has probably been triggered by the same failure that has caused the ABS warning light (since they came on together and bleeding the brakes should make no difference).

If the car sat for 2 months, no doubt the battery went flat. You have not mentioned anything about the battery but if your battery is in poor shape this can trigger warning lights in many cars especially the ABS (and stability control systems).

The best option is to have the vehicle scanned for fault codes that have been generated and there will be one or 2 if these warning lights are displayed. Scanning the ABS for codes will show up one or more issues and you can trace the problem from there. I think you will find the brake warning and ABS warning have been caused by the same fault.

In any event make sure you check the brake fluid level in the car and look for any external leaks of fluid that may have developed. Check the operation of your brakes to ensure they are working normally and that the brake pedal is not slowly dropping to the floor when you continue to apply pressure. Bleed the brakes if the brake fluid is 2 yrs old or more.

check brake fluid level make sure brake fluid level is correct.if brake fluid level correct in reservoir.and you see abs light flashing.problem in the anti lock brake system pressure modulator valve assembly or you have electric pump and accumulator failure this is dealership fix.

Most commonly a broken ABS sensor wire at one of the wheels. Can you test the car somewhere where you can invoke the ABS? The sensors can fail as well although it's the wire more likely.

Theres a few things, brake fluid could be low, but not really a common thing, you will need to get it scanned usually the front abs wiring to the speed sensors wear over time. And getting it scanned will tell you what has turned the abs light on (code wise)

I think these lights are not related. The ABS light means the ABS is not working, and has nothing to do with the brakes working. You can have brakes and not have the ABS part working. I don't think a bad ABS would turn on the check engine light, but it may.

There is a problem with the ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System). Your normal brakes will still work but your ABS may or may not work. Unless you know what you are doing seek professional help.

The ABS light is a warning that you have an issue with the ABS system. The red brake warning lamp is serious. It is telling you that there is an issue with the base brakes. Your car will be ok with an ABS light, but the red warning lamp could be really dangerous. You should have them checked ASAP. It could be from many causes. A park brake switch, low fluid, the causes are too numerous to list. Please for your safty have it checked. Good Luck

Do you have a brake fluid accumulator(ABS)? If yes, the pistons/pulsing assembly are worn, and may need to be replaced.

If not, you may have a vacuum leak in the power booster (located on the firewall). Check all hose and clamps for a tight fit/cracks,etc. Vacuum leaks cause intermittent brake failure lights.

You may want to park the vehicle on a clean surface, pump the brakes a few times, and check for brake fluid leaks. If there is a leaking wheel cylinder (back brakes) , caliper (front brakes), or brake line, you will be able to see it.

Leaks cause pressure loss, and, thus, the brake warning light will illuminate.