[Shotimes] ABS

[Ron Childs]

I believe the ABS computer will only be active when the brake pedal is pressed.
Wheelspin without braking will not do anything to confuse the ABS.

Ron Childs  '91


--- van Oss <vanOss@centurytel.net> wrote:
> Kevin, I will double-check the sensor that I just put in, and all the
> others.
> 
> I have another theory that I want to ask about also:  We've had a lot of ice
> and snow the last few days.  When I see the ABS light come on
> intermittently, I wonder if the computer is being confused by wheelspin.  On
> launches, it's easy to break loose in front, of course; I imagine the
> engineers foresaw the possibility that front wheels might report much higher
> speed than rear wheels.  This car also has a Quaiffe, so each of the front
> wheels could be reporting different speeds, no?  Would the ABS computer get
> upset about that?
> 
> VO
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> Joe:
>  Maybe bleeding the ABS would help but I think your problem is elsewhere.
> ... The ABS computer thinks one or more of your wheels is sliding and kicks
> the ABS in.
> ----- Original Message -----
> When I got home a moment ago, the ABS light came on for a few seconds, then
> went out.  Is there any way to read ABS codes at home?
> VO
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