2000 Chevrolet Impala ABS System

PATRICIAMASSINGILL50

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2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA
6.0L
6 CYL
AUTOMATIC
217,000 MILES

My Abs System is giving the Code C1218 Abs and Traction lights are on what could this Mean?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 AT 12:58 PM

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It means your pump motor or wires are shorted and will need to be replaced. You r brakes will still work just no abs or traction control etc.

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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 AT 7:36 AM

PATRICIAMASSINGILL50

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Can I still drive it the way it is or is it really dangerous?

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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 AT 8:58 AM

HMAC300

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You can drive it only your abs willnot work YOU WILL STILL HAVE NORMAL OPERATING BRAKES, just not the abs factor. Your abs unit will either have to be rebuilt or find the short in it as well. You will NOT have traction control either. It is safe to drive.

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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 AT 9:40 AM

PMASSINGILL47

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If I replace the Abs Pump Motor will I have to Piwer Bleed the Brakes and use a Scan Tool don't really understand the purpose of the Scan tool what kind do I get to use?

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Friday, September 4th, 2015 AT 3:44 PM

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You have to replace the whole unit then it has to be programmed to your car with a pro style scanner which if you have about $3500-7000 laying around to get one. You can try power bleeding with out a scanner but if your brakes go to floor a scanner will have to be used.