2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Traction control/ABS light coming o

2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
75,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DWEILER3
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My service Traction control/ABS light comes on almost daily. I shut the car off and restart. The light goes out and may or may not come back on. There is a grinding noise in the front end like a motor is running. I've been told a wheel sensor may be out but I've checked for a bad bearing in the front end and both sides seem fine. Any other ideas?
Feb 4, 2010 at 11:25 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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ABS/Traction control errors generate trouble codes beginning with a "C" (chassis). ABS failure will disable traction control.

Have car scanned with a Chassis scanner to isolate problem.

Could be wheel sensor, reluctor ring, ABS module etc.
Code will isolate problem and save you money in the long run.
Feb 4, 2010 at 11:28 PM
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