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Old 02-26-2001, 02:43 PM   #1
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You could check the fuse. I think there are two, but the main one is in the middle row, second fuse from the left. How do I know this by heart? I occasionally find it fun to remove it while I'm driving

You may be right about the snow blocking the sensor though. If you can look behind the rotor, I think there are notches in the rotor (I believe) that the sensor looks at... that may give you an idea where the sensor is...
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Old 02-26-2001, 03:28 PM   #2
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the ABS light will stay on if it gets covered in ice, don't worry about it. it should go off shortly. It happened to me while doing a little plowing
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Old 02-26-2001, 03:36 PM   #3
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Also, the ABS light won't go out until the car is shut off and restarted (like if you replaced the fuse).

btw, the car will stop much better in the snow with the ABS off (pull the fuse). Really.
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Old 02-26-2001, 05:17 PM   #4
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would I still be able to steer if the wheels lock up and the abs is off? (snow driving)
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Old 02-26-2001, 07:34 PM   #5
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Nope!

ABS will cause your stopping distances to increase on loose packed surfaces (gravel, sand, loose snow). This is because locking the brakes will create a little wedge of material in front of the tire. This applies to loose snow, not the packed stuff you would be likely to find on the road. But in either case if you lock the wheels like this you will have zilch for steering.

Decide whether stopping a few feet shorter, or having control while stopping is more important. Note: I don't care how good you are, if it's slippery enough it's impossible to threshold brake. You just can't feel the point of lockup if it's really slick.

Just my $0.02,
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Old 02-27-2001, 12:51 AM   #6
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I just got back from a day of fun in the snow(never got out of the car of course!). my antilock brake light wont go out? has this happened to anyone else? i'm going to give the snow in the wheel wells and stuff a chance to dry out i'm gonna call my dealer but until then..........i dunno?
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Old 02-27-2001, 12:52 AM   #7
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well went out to the car to go to work and the light was out. lucky for me i guess. thanks for the help though!
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