Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN!

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Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN!

Reply #150 – January 27, 2007, 12:39:09 PM

Well, sorry Chuck, not all of us are gods like yourself.

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Reply #151 – January 27, 2007, 01:23:39 PM

Less whining...more wrenching

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Reply #152 – January 27, 2007, 02:42:21 PM

Fair enough.

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Reply #153 – January 27, 2007, 04:55:23 PM

Bad news guys...I think. So I'm driving down a lone country road doing about 55mph. There's a few cars behind me, but nevertheless, I decide it's time to test the Anti-Lock brakes. I slam down on the pedal and car slows dramatically and then skids w/smoke. It was near impossible to steer. The rear end felt like it wanted to come around. After pulling off the road and turning I around, I saw the skid-marks. The wheels LOCKED. I tried it again, doing about 60mph, and same result. Rear wheels locked, skidded, couldn't steer, and smoke everywhere.

The Anti-Lock brake light came out when I did this test, and it stood on (Which I'm assuming it's supposed to when the system has been engaged) until I turned the car off and restarted it.

So, now what?

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Reply #154 – January 27, 2007, 05:40:35 PM

My ABS light doesnt come on when it kicks in...

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Reply #155 – January 27, 2007, 06:00:03 PM

Your ABS doesn't work, time for a new accumulator and/or master cylinder and/or ABS relay/computer system. Time to spend some money.

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Reply #156 – January 27, 2007, 06:47:19 PM

Yeah....I'm going to have to go ahead and disagree with you on that one...yeah.

I'm just going to have to go ahead and live without ABS for a while. I need two new front tires and to have my eyes checked. I've gone 2 1/2 years without a prescription change and it's getting really hard for me see, especially at night. I can't begin to tell you guys how important it is to be able to see.

ON A MORE IMPORTANT NOTE:
In the mean time while I'm waiting for my paltry paycheck, my brakes aren't going to fail on me are they? The loss of ABS doesn't mean I can't drive it anymore right? They're still going to work right?

What if I just pull the entire ABS master cylinder out? Could I drive it like that!?? Using the E-Brake to stop all the time?

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Reply #157 – January 27, 2007, 07:49:09 PM

Quote from: DMC24guy;126049

What if I just pull the entire ABS master cylinder out? Could I drive it like that!?? Using the E-Brake to stop all the time?

Seriously? :wtf:

I'd start with Shawn's advice a few posts back.

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Reply #158 – January 27, 2007, 07:54:25 PM

Nah, I just wanted to see everyone's reaction to that one...considering I'm known as the guy who breaks off the Warning tabs on his brakes before putting them on, just to avoid that annoying squeak later on...

Seriously though, if the ABS went out, would I lose all brake function, or just the ABS? I can get a good ABS unit for about $100 if necessary, i just wanted to know what might happen. Should I even spend the $40 to have the system flushed now that I know the Anti-lock brakes don't work? Might that somehow "fix" whatever is wrong?

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Reply #159 – January 27, 2007, 07:58:39 PM

Quote from: DMC24guy;126049

What if I just pull the entire ABS master cylinder out? Could I drive it like that!?? Using the E-Brake to stop all the time?

Your E-brake is only on the rear axle. If you did that then you would really be complaining about the rear end coming around on you when braking!:punchballs: This is probably one of the worst ideas I have ever heard. If someone was to actually attempt to daily drive a car with only an E-brake, they would most likely kill themself, someone else, or both.

If you have no brain and want to commit suicide, go ahead and pull that master cylinder off.

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Reply #160 – January 27, 2007, 08:02:23 PM

You don't have functioning ABS now. Yes you can drive without ABS. The power brakes and ABS work together but function separately.

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Reply #161 – January 27, 2007, 08:02:36 PM

I'm pretty sure you can pull the codes for ABS. The connectors are in the trunk, behind the rear seat backs. The panel just flips down.

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Reply #162 – January 27, 2007, 08:05:29 PM

I'm the guy that breaks off those pesky little warning tabs before putting on a new set of Brakes, so I don't have to hear that annoying little squeak later on. I've also used duct tape to cover up a 4 foot crack in my front windshield so the glare doesn't affect my driving. I use Brasso on my Headlights, and Windex to clean my Mag wheels. I've put pennies in door hinges to keep them from sagging, and mixed R-134 and R-12 AND Freeze 12 all in one A/C system just to try to get cold air.

Now does driving with only the E-brake sound so far fetched for me now? Hell, I'd punch holes in the floorboard and go Fred Flintstone if I had too.

(In all seriousness though, I was joking...see post above. Now if I could have some real help please?)

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Reply #163 – January 27, 2007, 08:46:15 PM

http://www.turbotbird.com/techinfo/techarticles.html

There's a pretty good article on the TC ABS here.

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Reply #164 – January 27, 2007, 08:53:16 PM

There is a VERY good chance that the ABS will start working or function slightly with the fluid flush. Doing that and cleaning all 4 sensors fixes the entire system 85% of the time.