1997 Oldsmobile Achieva ABS light

1997 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA
14,600 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DEBABOA
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my ABS light keeps coming on i read the book and it says to stop and shut car off to reset well it only works for a short time can you please tell me what might be causeing this problem
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Oct 17, 2009 at 4:07 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Chances are you have a bad sensor at one of the wheels. If the light is coming on, leave it on and have the computer scanned to identify where the problem is coming from. Most nationally recognized parts stores will do it for free.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Apr 6, 2010 at 9:59 PM
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