How to fix ABS light, Traction Control, Stabilitrak

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  • This tutorial demonstrates how to fix ABS light, Traction Control, Stabilitrak coming on in the dashboard, indicating that these systems are malfunctioning. These systems are all related and depend on the same sensors to work so they will all fail at the same time. Usually this happens when the car is getting older (it's a symptom of old age) and often times, the problem can be fixed cheaply and relatively quickly too. Taking the car to the mechanic to fix the same problem will usually cost several hundred dollars so if you can fix it yourself, you will save a lot.
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  • @spacecadet5741
    @spacecadet5741 2 роки тому +139

    Wow. You need to make every how to video for general car fixes. Clear, concise, to the point information without the unnecessary jokes, ridiculous intros and drawn out blow hard egotism. Good job! This video fixed my problem!

  • @eddie-xi6ls
    @eddie-xi6ls 7 місяців тому +9

    One of the best videos on diagnosis. I subscribed and look forward to more. There's so many out there thatare confusing and some are hardly understandable. 5 Stars!

  • @wilkiewongathm
    @wilkiewongathm 2 роки тому +2

    The best troubleshoot I've gotten so far, I'll check it out.

  • @phoenixboy6024
    @phoenixboy6024 Рік тому +4

    Good shit my guy , 20+ year master mechanic , been building cars since was knee high to a Flys eye.. simple smooth direct delivery my friend.

  • @buffygordon4206
    @buffygordon4206 3 роки тому +23

    Bro you saved my life 😂 my dad tried to tell me it was the gear box thanks man

  • @jamesholmberg3158
    @jamesholmberg3158 Рік тому +4

    Just want to thank you for taking the time to put this video together and uploading it. If I fix it myself, I'll come back and thank you again.

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  Рік тому +1

      Time is valuable so if I can save some for you then it was worth the effort!

    • @jamesholmberg3158
      @jamesholmberg3158 Рік тому

      After another look I realized it’s my AWD, not my ABS light with traction control(the two wavy skid marks) and check engine light that came on. I hit a deer Halloween front right corner the plastic shroud in wheel well is ripped out, I noticed last night that the wheel speed sensor was still wired but the clip that holds it to the control arm? pulled off but I don’t feel abrasion on harness. Same on driver side. Haven’t pulled wheels yet. Also, and this seems bizarre to me, it started running rough same time yesterday. Plugged it in and it read #3 cylinder misfire, wheel speed sensor and one other I forgot what it was. Hit a deer same corner last year and few months laterI had to replace a coil that was in back of engine so a lot of labor cost so they replaced all 3 since it was tore apart. Wondering where #3 is front or back. It was running very similar at the time. Had all body work done , and just had to do it all over again. No insurance this time. F’d up, I know. Living in State Forests in Minnesota 2 1/2 years now. It’s a 2013 Toyota Venza.

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  Рік тому

      @@jamesholmberg3158 Bit of bad luck eh? See if you can locate the cylinder firing order diagram for that model. Might require a bit of investigative work but they illustrate which cylinder is which, like this for example: www.clublexus.com/forums/attachments/es350-2007-2012/188347d1286544253-ignition-coil-malfunction-misfire-in-all-6-cylinders-cylindernum.jpg

  • @mezmshezm5881
    @mezmshezm5881 3 роки тому +6

    I have prius 2013. Recently developed some auto abs activation issue while turning left or right. Got checked by few mechanics but none of them looked at this place. Now after watching this video i have figured out the problem and saved money.
    Thanks brother.

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  3 роки тому +1

      There's $200 worth of beer and cigars you didn't have before eh?

  • @capafella9085
    @capafella9085 2 роки тому +27

    I like the thorough inspection of each side. Noticing and zooming in on the wires being eroded due to pulling and rubbing while turning etc. Nice job. I would of expected once you made the decision to get electrical tape and band aid those wires, you would have,- 1) Turned off ignition. 2) Disconnect battery 3)Dried off and possibly removed some of the worn, unsticky tape. 3) Proceed to wrap damaged areas with fresh electrical tape. *HOWEVER, THAT WAS A GREAT VIDEO SHOWING EXAMPLES OF DIAGNOSING AND VISUALS ON INSPECTING. "Got a LIKE from me Sir" Thank you

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  2 роки тому +3

      I appreciate any feedback that I can use to make my next videos better.

    • @waynedickens4031
      @waynedickens4031 Рік тому

      So if wires were corroded . This is super temporary. You can't really fix with tape
      I am a electrician. I never ever fix wire I replace them . By law . Wire is wire .

    • @D222333T
      @D222333T 4 місяці тому

      @@waynedickens4031and wire breaks

  • @paulpierce1282
    @paulpierce1282 3 роки тому +33

    Thanks for heading me in the right direction. Had my tires rotated on my 09 silverado at a well known and well used tire dealer today. When done, all my ABS, traction control and stabilitrac lights were on. Got it home and watched your video. Ultimately found they some how cut the wheel speed sensor wire on the left front. Was able to splice until I can get a new sensor/wire and put it on. Thanks for your help!

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  3 роки тому +5

      Sometimes you just need to be pointed in the right direction and you ask yourself similar questions like you did, "what if the mech cut my wire". Great job!

    • @ndo533
      @ndo533 2 роки тому +1

      They cut it? Doesnt that mean they're at fault?

    • @marlenejones399
      @marlenejones399 2 роки тому +3

      @@ndo533 Right, ummm no, we just don't know how that could have happened. ( They were MAYBE) Hoping for more of your business.
      Man, Karma take me away

    • @togamac
      @togamac 2 роки тому

      Coincidence? I just had my tires rotated at a well known shop and next day Stabilitrack light comes on.

    • @vincentpoppenberg3854
      @vincentpoppenberg3854 Рік тому

      I have a 09 silverado I been having issues the car is hesitant when I drive Trac control won't turn off

  • @geoffjenkins1487
    @geoffjenkins1487 2 роки тому +10

    Thanks CC: An excellent vid. Clearly explained and excellent photography. I won't be doing any of my own repairs on a 2014 VW Passat (56,000 miles) but have a very good idea for where mechanic should start to look (or prevent him going on an expensive wild goose chase!) ABS/ESC Stability, Tyre Pressure Monitoring, Light bends and Stop/Start all on full-alarm. These all draw their signals from the Wheel Speed Sensors, so if one or more WSS is not functioning correctly, all four of these feature will light up.

    • @penneylegend7341
      @penneylegend7341 Рік тому

      That's why I'm here. Not that I can fix it myself but that I am aware when I take this beautiful beast in on Monday. Thanx

  • @liveliferusty734
    @liveliferusty734 2 роки тому +5

    Excellent video - worked like a charm. THank you!!!!

  • @peaceWorker77
    @peaceWorker77 Рік тому +4

    the audio is very clear and the explanation is easy to understand thank you very much for the information

  • @somanynamesilltrythis0180
    @somanynamesilltrythis0180 2 роки тому +13

    Nice! Man thank you so much for taking the time to explain this! My 2003 Impala has been driving me insane trying to figure out why the traction control light won't go off! I replaced both wire harnesses running to the bearings. But now I found the problem. Thank you!

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  2 роки тому +1

      Glad to hear it. It can be the bearing itself (where the wheel sensor is located) but at least those are accessible and easier to replace. It sucks when you have to replace a wire loom or try to figure out where it's got a flaw in it.

    • @kiannagardner8238
      @kiannagardner8238 2 роки тому

      Did your car have trouble with accelerating also when the light appeared?

    • @somanynamesilltrythis0180
      @somanynamesilltrythis0180 2 роки тому +3

      @@kiannagardner8238 well shortly after I posted my comment, the traction control light came on again. My scan tool showed all wheel bearings were working properly. So I disconnected the wire harness running to the abs module. I blew all the dirt off, and put dielectric grease on it, reconnected everything and the light hasn't come on since. But all this started when I got stuck in mud, I accelerated too quickly, and heard a weird noise coming from the front passenger side wheel bearing. The wire harness on the passenger side wrapped itself around the wheel bearing. So I had to rewire both front wheel bearings. I know this is a lot of confusing info, it's hard explaining what I had to do, I wish I could explain it better.

    • @angelohmygroin1835
      @angelohmygroin1835 2 роки тому +1

      How much $$$$ per wheel sensor? My car also doesnt pass smog due to oxygen sensors??? GM CARS

  • @leoclement3801
    @leoclement3801 2 роки тому +21

    Very good vid Chris! Thank you SO much for taking the time and effort to post it. You just saved me a pile of money.
    You have a new subscriber buddy.

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  2 роки тому +7

      It means a lot to me when my lessons learned reach others and help them avoid the toil I went through. Thanks a lot man.

    • @marlenejones399
      @marlenejones399 2 роки тому

      @@ChrisCamaro Right, I'm a subscriber as well. I hope you keep your Regal, As long as I keep mine.
      My next mode of transportation will b a Tennessee Walker, Lol.
      Text ya from jail, I'm standing my ground.
      Is it just me? Or has the big three ever built any vehicles that last longer than 90, 000 miles?

  • @elizabethwatkins6443
    @elizabethwatkins6443 4 роки тому +63

    Ty so much! Out of all the videos this is the ONLY ONE THAT HAS HELPED ME AND ANSWERED ALL MY QUESTIONS! TY again

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  4 роки тому +18

      It's funny, the making of this video was a complete accident. I had no premeditated plans to do it. Just occurred to me at the last minute to document what I was doing anyway. I guess I made the right choice! Thank you.

    • @hsquared808hawaiiheather5
      @hsquared808hawaiiheather5 3 роки тому +3

      Me too. Diagnosed my problem spot on!.

    • @greggwaris4460
      @greggwaris4460 2 роки тому +1

      gOOD MAN cHRIS, TY.

  • @kandiramirez3548
    @kandiramirez3548 2 роки тому +2

    O.M.G. Thankyou for all this info. It teaches me alot about my vehicles functions.

  • @vineboby2134
    @vineboby2134 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much my man, it really worked on my Toyota wish 2014 model with a Valve Matic engine traction control light was on with the engine check llght. After removing the ABS, VSC and TCS sensor and cleaned it .....all the faults lights disappeared. Thanks bro you really no yr stuf.

  • @loumonte658
    @loumonte658 Рік тому +2

    You're a natural at teaching. Great video.

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! I'll try to leverage that talent as best I can in future videos

  • @Starrygirl63
    @Starrygirl63 3 роки тому +5

    Gosh thanks so much for this great video! My mechanic wants to replace my passenger side rear wheel bearing for $500 bucks. I have a 2012 Buick Regal and I’ve recently had several things done on it for $1,600. A good friend said to take it to someone else for a second opinion. Maybe I only need a new sensor? If I need a new wheel bearing that’s fine too but I’d hate to spend the $500 unnecessarily. It only has 69K miles and it’s a really nice car. I’ve had it since it was a year old and hey its paid for! Thank you again you’ve given me a lot of very helpful information. 😀💗

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  3 роки тому +3

      Happy to help. Even if the wire is fine and the bearing does need to be replaced, you can reduce your cost by buying the bearing yourself and bringing it in to the mechanic. They can tell you which wheel is the problem using their electronic scan tool.

    • @Starrygirl63
      @Starrygirl63 3 роки тому +3

      Thank you again Chris! He told me it’s my rear passenger wheel that needs a new wheel bearing. I’m going to take it to another mechanic just to get a second opinion. It’s fine if that’s my problem but $500 bucks is a LOT to spend if it’s not necessary!! I really appreciate you taking the time to make and then post your video. It helps a lot of us out in a very big way!! 💗

  • @acetech9237
    @acetech9237 Рік тому +14

    The traction lights in my experience are most common for the abs wheel speed sensors but the stabilitrac is usually the steering angle/wheel position sensor failing.

  • @rong...5837
    @rong...5837 3 роки тому +2

    I have an 09 buick lucerne and this just started happening to me while making left hand turn. I will keep you posted after I check it out. Thank you.

  • @lapnoloc
    @lapnoloc 4 роки тому +17

    Hi Chris, Thank you so much for this video. I took my 2000 Chevy Impala to a GM dealer and was told it would cost S700 to replace the wiring harness for the ABS and the Traction lights to turn off. Glad I did not have them perform that service after watching your diagnosis.

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  4 роки тому +11

      700 bucks for a wiring harness??? They really are "stealerships" aren't they

    • @Nick-yh6of
      @Nick-yh6of 3 роки тому +1

      @@ChrisCamaro holy shit that's one of the biggest rip offs I've ever heard of

    • @dh889
      @dh889 Рік тому

      I jacked the car up 2003 lesabre on the driver side guess what the wiring coming out of the harness on the lower into the hub totally missing I’m hoping I can replace that sensor and it’ll work. I’m not sure about what’s going on the other end. Guess will clean that connection And hope for the best. On the passenger side it looks OK all looks good. I’ll disassemble those connections in clean them. Hopefully I can get my traction off light and ABS lights to go and the service stability system also to go off. Thanks so much Cc for the house to!! 👍👍

  • @DGSantaFe
    @DGSantaFe 3 роки тому +10

    Awesome video, very well explained, thanks!

  • @togamac
    @togamac 2 роки тому +1

    Forget shade tree! In the driveway with snow on the ground! Great job, Chris.

  • @michaelortiz6557
    @michaelortiz6557 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for the Great and Informative Video 😊

  • @djdeived1
    @djdeived1 3 роки тому +13

    thank you for your time in showing this. you're a good soul

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  3 роки тому +3

      It's always nice to see people being helped.

    • @marlenejones399
      @marlenejones399 2 роки тому

      Yes, Ty, hoping that's my problem

  • @pistolero114gunner
    @pistolero114gunner 3 роки тому +3

    My problem comes after a rainy day always ,ima check those sensors and connections props to your video bro and taking the time to do it😁👍

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  3 роки тому +2

      I had a friend whose car would turn off in the rain... water bridges electrical gaps and causes them to short, basically depriving the car computer of a high enough voltage to read digital signals properly. Usually indicates a wire has lost its insulation somewhere and is shorting on a nearby wire when water wicks between the 2 wires.

    • @liamkneeson8866
      @liamkneeson8866 3 роки тому +2

      I happen to know where the water is getting in. Does your car get water on the floor of the passenger compartment? And do you have a camaro5 account? Long story short, my car used to shut off in the rain, took me weeks to find the problem. There were actually two problems, water entering from the windshield cowl on the passenger side (the base of the windshield where the windshield meets the body of the car) and also a faulty fuel pump. Once I changed my fuel pump, the car never shut off again, it's been fine for years now. And once I put a little sealant on the seams at the bottom of thewindshield, no more water in the car.

    • @devintariel3769
      @devintariel3769 3 роки тому +1

      @@liamkneeson8866 No imagine if your car was in a flood and someone sold it to you with a clean title. Now that would be terrible. Used to happen a lot after Katrina

  • @regar007
    @regar007 2 роки тому +2

    Very clear, and detailed video thanks for sharing your knowledge

  • @ImaLoneWolfintheWoods
    @ImaLoneWolfintheWoods 3 роки тому +4

    My 2015 silverado just started doing this... thanks for this good video!

    • @jaylinharvey5893
      @jaylinharvey5893 3 роки тому

      So did mine. Have you had a chance to try it out? If so, what was the outcome?

    • @ROMARIO242424
      @ROMARIO242424 2 роки тому

      @@jaylinharvey5893 did your Silverado abs stabiletrack lights go off? Mines keeps coming on. ‘My 2015 Chevy Impala , thanks appreciate it

  • @danielabland
    @danielabland 2 роки тому +2

    I'm currently going through the TCS light issue myself, it was not the brake switch so next step is to see if this video can help me figure this out, thanks for showing it.

  • @kennethgrimes5494
    @kennethgrimes5494 Рік тому +1

    Need to replace mine on my 05 Scion thanks for the info it will be of great help to me getting rid of these lights,thank you Sir. Looks like snow on the ground , I now live in Florida but I'm from Illinois and I miss the cold weather seems as though it's always a 100 degrees here. Stay tough and get er done.

  • @ramonperez6767
    @ramonperez6767 10 місяців тому

    Hi, thanks for your help those lights drive crazy off and on.thanks again I will tray to fix it myself.Have a wonderful day.

  • @johnnorton7817
    @johnnorton7817 2 роки тому +2

    Very helpful video. Thanks

  • @VeritasLuxMea618
    @VeritasLuxMea618 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the informative video. 👍

  • @Conscious_casper
    @Conscious_casper 2 роки тому

    I wiggled the wires by the connector for each wheel and made sure everything was connected. I was finally able to start my car back up. It wouldn’t start and I noticed for a brief moment a stabilitrak light came on but didn’t stay on and my steering was off and couldn’t power on. Crazy because I was about to call a tow truck to take it to a mechanic lol thank you

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  2 роки тому

      Glad things worked out in the end!

  • @mikeporter7356
    @mikeporter7356 Рік тому +1

    Excellent job explaining that sir. Well done.

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  Рік тому

      I do try to be a good wordsmith :D

  • @atomicdmt8763
    @atomicdmt8763 2 роки тому +2

    thank you for your service, sir! excellent info

  • @drivewaygarage1561
    @drivewaygarage1561 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video, my parking brake broke and took that 1 of the sensors and I replaced it but I still have the lights on the - so now I'm gonna go around the vehicle and check the rest of the sensors, it's a 2008 Dodge Durango two wheel drive

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  2 роки тому +1

      Good stuff. Just remember that 2wd and 4wd alike rely on all 4 wheel speed sensors for the TCS

  • @savmom1
    @savmom1 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks! My ABS & "service stabilitrak" lights were both on in my 2012 Acadia. Did some googling and found your video. Showed my husband when he got home & the 1st tire he took off, there it was. Lumex? covering on wire had a big gouge in it. Replaced and all warning lights are off!

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  10 місяців тому

      That's great news! Happy to be of help.

  • @McgafficTim
    @McgafficTim 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video, thanks for sharing!

  • @mrdman094081
    @mrdman094081 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice job.
    For the permanent fix you would want it to not come in contact with the lower control arm at all. Liked and subscribed.

  • @nancyrivera6430
    @nancyrivera6430 2 роки тому +1

    I am having this issue w my 03 Mustang right now. My other half is a certified mechanic, but couldn't figure it out. Imagine his surprise when I ask him to lift the car and show him what I just learned hahahaha. Thank you so much for this.

  • @toadome
    @toadome 3 роки тому +5

    Had exactly all 3 of these messages/lights come on in my 2011 Impala just tonight. I'm glad you documented this, as other videos or mechanics might have suggested something else entirely.

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  3 роки тому +1

      Heh, I guess oil changes are perfectly good loss-leaders for mechanics these days and they don't want to be charging $20 to put a piece of electrical tape on a bad piece of wire. Still, if they don't have the time for that, somebody's gotta talk about it, else we're all into costly repairs we don't necessarily need (yet). Cheers.

    • @babberdydabberdy3551
      @babberdydabberdy3551 2 роки тому

      So did you fix the issue? I have an 11 impala with the exact same lights on

    • @toadome
      @toadome 2 роки тому

      @@babberdydabberdy3551 I did recently in fact. As it turns out it was my rack and pinion leaking power steering fluid. If your car is groaning when you turn the wheel at all, that might be it.

    • @babberdydabberdy3551
      @babberdydabberdy3551 2 роки тому

      @@toadome Oohh dang nah mines not doing that. I get a grinding noise when it’s shifting gears sometimes

  • @carlbinkley4723
    @carlbinkley4723 2 роки тому +3

    Very helpful!

  • @chrislawson7983
    @chrislawson7983 2 роки тому +1

    Great explanation thanks

  • @queenmoebetter6470
    @queenmoebetter6470 Рік тому +2

    New Subscriber and great video ! Thanks

  • @benwilson9017
    @benwilson9017 3 роки тому

    2005 Saab 93 hopefully problem fixed thank you ! 😊

  • @llewellyn56
    @llewellyn56 3 роки тому +1

    very good video....very well explained......thank you Sir

  • @rogerfunk7315
    @rogerfunk7315 2 роки тому

    Thanks I believe this message is coming on for my Chevy implia

  • @brianevans981
    @brianevans981 3 роки тому +5

    Great video

  • @MrVava10
    @MrVava10 2 місяці тому

    Well done my friend thanks for the video.

  • @SAGUARO215
    @SAGUARO215 Рік тому

    I had my 2007 mercury mountaineer worked on about a month ago replaced front passenger side wheel bearing hub assembly & just 3 days ago, abs sensor light came on. Still need to get the driver side bearing assembly replace and it’s still humming. Figured, bearing is going out also. Thanks for sharing this video👍

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  Рік тому +2

      No problem. Yeah, when a problem occurs right after doing a repair in a related area it's a dead ringer that the repair may have instigated the issue. Sometimes the mechanic forgets to plug in the speed sensor harness or maybe they plug it in half-way or maybe they don't route the cable in a safe path where it won't get yanked on. Many possibilities. It's always good to have a look at the repair area first so you can potentially rule it out.

    • @SAGUARO215
      @SAGUARO215 Рік тому +1

      @@ChrisCamaro sounds good brother 👍 have a great weekends and thank you🙏

  • @ronlapham5508
    @ronlapham5508 Рік тому +98

    Of course it’s always snowing and cold when problems happen.

  • @helpmehowtochannel4715
    @helpmehowtochannel4715 3 роки тому +2

    Great video you really helped me ive got same problem thanks pal

  • @alegdansk
    @alegdansk 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Chris! Grazie

  • @amunntrra8497
    @amunntrra8497 Рік тому

    Great video! This just may save me
    A lot of money 💰

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  Рік тому

      And we could all use a little more of that, am I right?

  • @stevenhedstrom5586
    @stevenhedstrom5586 2 роки тому

    Thanks, great video.

  • @LydellAaron
    @LydellAaron Рік тому

    I think I'm having this on my Tahoe hybrid! Thank you!

  • @jffernandez4464
    @jffernandez4464 2 роки тому +9

    Well explained. Exposed wiring and connectors cannot stay young forever. As the joints get older, pharmacists sell expensive drugs. Nice to address the real problem

  • @essiebryant2939
    @essiebryant2939 Рік тому

    Great video Thank you!

  • @jennyhaskell5348
    @jennyhaskell5348 3 роки тому +18

    Thank you for an excellent video. My problem started on an extremely rough gravel road. It's intermittent. Message goes off for a while while driving, and may come back on after turning, or backing out of a parking space. I suspected a sensor. Will check further. Thanks again.

    • @tr3town
      @tr3town 3 роки тому +1

      My car did the same things. Come to find out my wires were broke from the wheel turning back and forth. Got caught and broke.

    • @marlenejones399
      @marlenejones399 2 роки тому

      If I remember correctly, this is a common problem on some cars, where the cable may be to long. I believe I read this on the "Buick " forum. Ty so much for the video

    • @marineswarm
      @marineswarm 2 роки тому +1

      any update, mines doing the same,

    • @supupandaway8138
      @supupandaway8138 2 роки тому

      Replace the hub

    • @supupandaway8138
      @supupandaway8138 2 роки тому

      When you turn its widening the distance from the sensor to the ring then when you straighten out it shortens the distance and the ecm can pickup the signal again

  • @HAMID-cq8eu
    @HAMID-cq8eu 4 місяці тому

    excellent video, pls keep going

  • @myfavorites1016
    @myfavorites1016 Рік тому

    Damn i learned something new , thanks , my car just intermittently started doing this , this evening again , i just had the tie rods replaced last week and perfect timing the same area damn near , impala 2013 lt

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  Рік тому

      Sometimes these things are more than just coincidence. You do a repair in the wheel area or steering subsystem in your case, maybe the mechanic has to move the wires to get at something and when you get the car back the wires have been shifted and made vulnerable to moving parts or road debris or whatever. Happens more often than we realize.

    • @myfavorites1016
      @myfavorites1016 Рік тому

      @@ChrisCamaro yep i bet your right, because it never did this ever before i had my new tie rods replaced , i got my car back 2 hours prior to my first alert on my dash , and was thinking he maybe hit something and it created an error , i shut my car off and restarted it , then it has been fine , but i know it will happen again

  • @DJDamienRoxx
    @DJDamienRoxx Рік тому +1

    Thanks! Great video.

  • @billhayward2668
    @billhayward2668 3 роки тому +1

    I didn't see anything to where you have to go in and clear the faults,like you do for a check engine light,just doing the repair will get rid of the light on the dash.Thanks for the video!

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  3 роки тому +2

      As far as I am aware, the fault will not persist once the problem is corrected. Even before I addressed the issue in my car, every time I started it, the car would be fine with no lights. The ECU was assuming the system was ok until it faults out. You should be ok just to fix the ABS without resetting the lights.

  • @brianarogers2356
    @brianarogers2356 3 місяці тому

    I just started having this issue driving last night.My car was breaking on its own on the highway! Thank god far a warranty right!

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  3 місяці тому

      Yeah warranty helps if you still have it.!

  • @terrylang2059
    @terrylang2059 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you sir this helps

  • @MD-cd7em
    @MD-cd7em 4 роки тому +1

    GOOD VIDEO BRO....

  • @johneric3886
    @johneric3886 3 роки тому +4

    Nice work good communication skills.

  • @kevinmetcalf6371
    @kevinmetcalf6371 Рік тому +1

    Thanks so much bro. I'll check mine in the morning. I'm sure that's my problem.. i also have the engine reduced power on the dash

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  Рік тому

      I hate how the car has a "run like crap" mode that can be triggered by hundreds of potential codes. I know it's there to save the rest of the car but usually it's just a pain in the ass.

    • @hanz589
      @hanz589 Рік тому +1

      I had the same problem I rewired a bad connection under the hood and it fixed

  • @grannysvids
    @grannysvids Рік тому

    I have the same problem, haven't had a check yet, my abs, traction, hill start and tyre pressure have all gone at the same time. I will update you when I'm done! I have a ford Cmax 2011 model.

    • @grannysvids
      @grannysvids Рік тому

      Update, I took both the front wheels off, no corrosion or problems with the wires, I still need to look at the back ones though.

  • @Monkmaster1969
    @Monkmaster1969 3 роки тому

    Thanx Chris, like said below, best answer I ever heard. Had the Chevy service writer tell me they had to yank the steering wheel to replace a sensor???????

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  3 роки тому

      I suspect it was the steering sensor they were referring to. This may be "a" mode of failure but not one I've personally experienced.

    • @Monkmaster1969
      @Monkmaster1969 3 роки тому +1

      @@ChrisCamaro Chris in my case, the stabilitrak light only come on when the steering wheel is turned (left or right doesn't seem to matter) gotten to the point where I just change the dash display to vehicle mileage. On the up side, I have not noticed a change in handling. Your tip about the 15 sec reboot appears to be working ....... thanx again!

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  3 роки тому

      @@Monkmaster1969 Glad to be of service!

  • @umonkee
    @umonkee 3 місяці тому

    Thank you , was having this issue with my Cadillac CTS4 which was also causing AWD to shut down, was only intermiitent and more often when cold or wheels snow packed .....was a cable issue......

  • @elizabethparrish2700
    @elizabethparrish2700 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much!

  • @petrkovalev8202
    @petrkovalev8202 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you

  • @INJURYCOMP
    @INJURYCOMP 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you!!

    • @INJURYCOMP
      @INJURYCOMP Рік тому

      I do want to add that there is no way I could remove all 4 tires and jack it up like this. So when I take it to the Dealer, even if it's just the frayed wires, they are going to replace the speed sensor and the bearing and or hub and all that also (300+ bucks). I appreciate the video as it gives me a lot more insight of what's going on.

  • @aceyo816
    @aceyo816 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you bro! Someone ran into my car, traction light cane on. Took it for repairs, they didn't even fix it. I go over 60 mph it comes on, car starts to shake as well smh.... I have a new 2020 Malibu.

    • @hmata3
      @hmata3 2 роки тому

      Check the tire balancing, could be a bent rim. Rotate the tires to see if it still vibrates.

    • @hmata3
      @hmata3 2 роки тому

      May also be a missing or broken motor or transmission mount, but low chance

    • @hmata3
      @hmata3 2 роки тому

      Imbalanced tires will destroy the wheel sensors quickly

  • @bobrat
    @bobrat 4 місяці тому

    Thanks good video

  • @sylvesterjohns9610
    @sylvesterjohns9610 Рік тому

    Nice video

  • @XqeDiosxqe
    @XqeDiosxqe 10 місяців тому

    Thank you.

  • @Ffffalllyalll
    @Ffffalllyalll 2 роки тому

    Fyi, I showed my mechanic homie, this video and he said that a better way to protect these wires is to replace the original deteriorated plastic tubing that protect the electrical wires and then wrap the new plastic tubing with electrical tape. Electrical tape, my mechanic said melts with heat. The plastic tubing is sold at the auto supply stores. Over all good depiction in this video, in my opinion.

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  2 роки тому

      A valid point. The electrical tape is a bit hack'ish but it's meant to be temporary... till you can figure out what you want to do about your car in the long term.

  • @nathandunn6974
    @nathandunn6974 3 роки тому

    Hey have you ever had service variable steering Traction control service stabilitrak and service abs all on? My 06 gp gxp is giving me issues!! Trying to see what it could be hub bearings or wire harness?

  • @dattdude6077
    @dattdude6077 3 місяці тому

    Great vid. I’m noticing poor traction but no warning lights

  • @imhim0k_
    @imhim0k_ 3 роки тому +1

    Hi I got vauxhall insignia ABS light on but it doesn't start if help please

  • @denishadowney8889
    @denishadowney8889 2 роки тому +19

    Seems like this is major issue with many Chevys. I had a 16 Malibu that for some reason the dealership could never fix. They just let replacing the OEM. I test drove a 17Implala today, as soon as I hit the highway, the Stability tracker light came on. I have PTSD at this point seriously scary issue to deal with.

    • @bob123281
      @bob123281 Рік тому +1

      Yes I agree. Chevy sedans are awful. I’ll never buy one ever again. My torque sensor went out which is near impossible to fix. Then now I have abs light traction control and brake light on.

    • @bob123281
      @bob123281 Рік тому

      Along with checking the speed Sensors. Check the wheel bearings on all 4 tires. Had a faulty one on mine. Replaced it and the lights went away.

  • @mikeon1987
    @mikeon1987 2 роки тому

    Thanks a lot

  • @capafella9085
    @capafella9085 2 роки тому +3

    Yes u can! Or, you can pull instrument cluster by removing torx screws, pull cluster, locate peanut bulb that illuminates that specific warning signal and PULL THE BULB

  • @mike81399
    @mike81399 2 роки тому

    5 years ago, it was a wheel sensor for me on a Buick Lucerne. Line was cut per error in routing when wheel bearing was replaced

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  2 роки тому

      Ah human error... my favourite flavour of ice cream.

  • @drakeherren2491
    @drakeherren2491 2 роки тому

    I have a 2012 cadillac cts awd 3.0 liter and my stabilitrak sensor alarm constantly goes off and on, do you think this will help my issue as well?

  • @trousersnake1486
    @trousersnake1486 2 роки тому

    Having this issue with a 2009 gmc acadia. Tried a new brake input sensor but didn't help. Will try looking at these wheel sensors next.

  • @curtiswhartonjr
    @curtiswhartonjr Рік тому

    Thanks

  • @RenatoSilva-ud7gp
    @RenatoSilva-ud7gp 3 роки тому

    Hello friend with your video manage to find a problem in my van thanks

  • @kjarby69
    @kjarby69 Рік тому

    Excellent video!!!👍
    If there is a bad sensor wire on my truck that’s causing the skid light to flash and the chime sound…
    Will a bad sensor or sensor cable also cause the dashboard to have other multiple dashboard lights to light up like the Batt light, ABS light, all the dial controls to stop working for a few seconds then work again and the turn signals stop working??

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  Рік тому +1

      No that sounds like more of an electrical connection problem in general. My MC does that actually. I'm looking into the wiring.

  • @pakipower200
    @pakipower200 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the great video.I have same problem in Caddillac escalade Esv 2016.In raining few lights are ON and the steering gets hard, ABS, Traction, etc. Do you think these are the same issues and fixed as you showed in the video?

  • @mr.romero4799
    @mr.romero4799 10 місяців тому

    I got a 2018 GMC sierra 1500 I got the brake light on traction control, and ABS lights on.
    I replaced the wheel speed sensors, the wheel hubs are only a couple months old. I tried clearing the codes, but they keep coming back. The codes are C0035 & C0040
    Any opinions and thoughts on the issue?

  • @steveluken3180
    @steveluken3180 3 роки тому +6

    Check your brake fluid level and pad wear first. A simple brake job was all that I needed to fix this issue on my 2012 impala. Apparently abs/traction control lights are activated if fluid level is low.

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  3 роки тому +1

      That's a very good point. The braking system has to be within a certain "nominal range" in order to work properly (thus to perform traction specific functions properly) so if your caliper pistons are too far out or you don't have enough fluid, this is sometimes enough to disable the traction system even without a hard malfunction.

  • @hans2five
    @hans2five 2 роки тому +17

    Good video, though quick tip. You shouldn't let your wheels spin while the vehicle is jacked up unless you jack it up from under the lower ball joint or other wheel suspension component. Spinning the wheel with the suspension at maximum travel can damage your half axles or even rip/slip off the rubber boots on the half shaft. Basically your vehicle never turns the wheel at maximum suspension travel, unless you regularly take your car off of sweet jumps, so doing so while jacked up just creates an unnatural condition that your car never operates in. With an older car that could be the difference between getting another 100k miles out of your front or rear axles or putting everything back together and finding out that your axle is now suddenly clicking and popping. Oh and turning the steering wheel while doing this is just all that much worse. cheers.

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  2 роки тому +9

      It never occurred to me to consider that but you're absolutely right. Of course, all things mechanical are a function of time so I got away with it over the minute or so I was doing this diagnostic but your advice is definitely worth following. Thanks!

    • @YouTubeBestCreators
      @YouTubeBestCreators Рік тому +2

      @@ChrisCamaro you did good sir.

  • @bubbAorr
    @bubbAorr 3 місяці тому

    Hello I have a 2015 Silverado and I’ve been having intermittent abs and traction control lights going on my dash. They haven’t stayed on but today they did and now my truck won’t crank, click or start. For this I think it’s wiring issue, if I hit bumps the right way a light will come on the dash and disappear. Scanned and it says there’s an issue with the left front wheel hub. Could a bad sensor cause a vehicle not to start ? Any help would be great. Thanks.

  • @deanow3631
    @deanow3631 Рік тому +1

    Did you experience and binding with the brake or clicking just before lights turned on? My abs and TCS lights turn on after making a turn intermittently and noise from brake happens on drivers side front. Sometimes doesn't happen for weeks and usually when wet out. Gotta be a short, I'm thinking.

    • @ChrisCamaro
      @ChrisCamaro  Рік тому

      Definitely. Happens to my MC. A little slush gets kicked up by the tires and onto the wire loom, the water wicks into the insulation and shorts the wires out a bit. The lights come on and you get a bunch of intermittent shuddering from the brakes. Bumps and turns exacerbate the problem. I'd inspect the wires for breaks in the insulation and replace accordingly.

  • @jhargrove1108
    @jhargrove1108 8 місяців тому

    Did you have any codes regarding the ABS control module?