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Service ABS, traction control, variable steering

This is a discussion on Service ABS, traction control, variable steering within the 3.8L V6 Naturally Aspirated (L36)(L26) forums, part of the Engine category; This happened before, but was fine after i shut off the car and started it again. this time it isnt ...

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    Default Service ABS, traction control, variable steering

    This happened before, but was fine after i shut off the car and started it again.
    this time it isnt going away, i have no abs, no traction control and it is harder to turn my steering wheel. the center console tells me to service those three things, they were all working fine before.... what is the cause of this, anyone ever hear of it?

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    Default Re: Service ABS, traction control, variable steering

    Also, I know my driver's side wheel bearing is bad, not sure if that has anything to do with it.
    but why would that disable my steering?

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    Default Re: Service ABS, traction control, variable steering

    the sensor on ur bearing is prolly bad therefore throwing the codes for trac n abs....have u checked ur power steering fluid lately?...is there a whine when u turn the wheel?

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    Default Re: Service ABS, traction control, variable steering

    I'll check the PS levels and no there was no noise when i cut the wheels.
    If it is the sensor is that something you buy? or does it come with the hub assembly? I need to replace the bearings anyway.

    Also this problem started after driving on a very bumpy road if that helps.

    Just noticed you are a fellow New Brunswicker! I'm sure you know exactly what i mean by very bumpy roads lol
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    Default Re: Service ABS, traction control, variable steering

    yep...the fact it started on a bumpy road helps...the sensor is built into the new hub assembly(bearing) that u get...

    The steering has me confused tho....does it feel like theres no assistance from the power steering?

    and the roads suck here...

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    Default Re: Service ABS, traction control, variable steering

    The power steering still works but its much stiffer, (its better then when the car is off but its noticeably harder than before the warning came.)
    My traction control and abs no longer work either.

    My PS fluid looks fine.

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    Default Re: Service ABS, traction control, variable steering

    its a a long shot but, ur not missing a serpentine belt r u?

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    Default Re: Service ABS, traction control, variable steering

    No, my belt is fine, My brakes work, just not the abs. and my power steering works, just not as much as it did, its stiffer.
    Once I replace the hub assembly, I'll repost with an update.

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    Default Re: Service ABS, traction control, variable steering

    Did you ever fix this??? I'm having the same problem

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    Default Re: Service ABS, traction control, variable steering

    I'm pretty sure its my hub assembly, the abs sensor. I have a bad wheel bearing, I just haven't gotten around to replacing it yet. Are your bearings good?

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    Default Re: Service ABS, traction control, variable steering

    Pretty sure mine are shot as well... Not THAT noisy but I can tell they need replaced

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    Default Re: Service ABS, traction control, variable steering

    im having the same problem with my car, do you know how to check and see which wheel hub needs replacement??
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    Default Re: Service ABS, traction control, variable steering

    shake the top of the wheel back and forth from the side of the car...if its bad, u'll feel play when shakin the wheel.

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    Default Re: Service ABS, traction control, variable steering

    my car was doing the same thing. and i just replaced the wheel bearing today. problem solved.
    and shaking the tire isn't always accurate. mine didn't have any play at all.
    not to mention if your wheel bearing isnt bad it could be the wires leading to your wheel hub assembly or even both.
    you could try cleaning the wire plugs. i was told you can use brake cleaner on them.

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    Default Re: Service ABS, traction control, variable steering

    by the way from what peopel have told me buy a timkin wheel bearing. only $90 at RockAuto Auto Parts
    you can get the part number from autozone.com. same one is $317 at autozone

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