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cam
04-04-2005, 08:16 PM
I was driving down the highway tonight with the cruise control on and all of a sudden the traction control indicator lit up like a Christmas tree. At the same time the ABS warning light came on and I noticed that on the traction control swith was also illuminated to indicate "off". I pushed the traction control button and it would not toggle back on. I proceeded another 30 miles or so without the lights going back out and then I pulled off of an exit and stopped at a convience store. After grabbing a drink and hanging out for 5 minutes, I started the car again hoping that the lights would reset. Unfortunately they all stayed on for the rest of my drive home. Has anyone experienced this before?
jgc61sr2002
04-04-2005, 08:34 PM
I have never experienced that problem. I think a trip to the dealer is in order.
I would have it checked out ASAP.
dwasson
04-04-2005, 09:01 PM
It sounds like your ABS computer has a problem. That could be serious. Dealer time.
MENINBLK
04-04-2005, 10:03 PM
With all of the rainy weather we have been having,
it sounds like you have a wheel sensor that has shorted out.
The same thing happened on my 98 Contour that had ABS.
It ended up being the Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor.
I think the sensor was about $80.
It had about 80,000 miles on it when it failed,
and it failed in the spring also...
BillyGman
04-05-2005, 01:11 AM
Have you been to the dealer recently? have you had your tires rotated, or had new ones installed? the dealers have been known to rotate the tires from front to back on the Marauder, totally overlooking the fact the fornt tires are a different height than the back ones are, which ofcourse will cause the ABS and T/C lights to go on after awhile, and they will stay on.
cam
04-05-2005, 06:00 AM
24K miles on the car, OEM tires and they have not been rotated in a while. This morning the lights did not stay on after I started the car. After about 20 miles of driving they all came back on. I guess it's time to pay the dealer a visit.
MENINBLK
04-05-2005, 07:00 AM
24K miles on the car, OEM tires and they have not been rotated in a while. This morning the lights did not stay on after I started the car. After about 20 miles of driving they all came back on. I guess it's time to pay the dealer a visit.

Do you remember going through a PUDDLE before the light came on ?
It may not have happened immediately.
Sometimes it takes a few blocks for the water to work its magic...
wchain
04-05-2005, 07:33 AM
Sounds like an ABS Wheel sensor.
jgc61sr2002
04-05-2005, 07:47 AM
24K miles on the car, OEM tires and they have not been rotated in a while. This morning the lights did not stay on after I started the car. After about 20 miles of driving they all came back on. I guess it's time to pay the dealer a visit.



There is a code in the computer that will tell what the problem is. Good Luck.
jjaguda
04-05-2005, 08:15 AM
24K miles on the car, OEM tires and they have not been rotated in a while.
I don't believe they should be rotated at all. There are a couple of threads on this. One by TheDealer stands out.
wchain
04-05-2005, 08:18 AM
I don't believe they should be rotated at all. There are a couple of threads on this. One by TheDealer stands out.

I do side to side rotations.
cam
04-05-2005, 09:01 AM
I was unable to pull a trouble code with a "borrowed" SCT. The SCT would simply display no DTC's found. It's not a tire rotation issue, they have only been rotated once, side to side.
CBT
04-05-2005, 09:09 AM
I rotate the back ones. Excessively.:P
MENINBLK
04-05-2005, 09:10 AM
There is a code in the computer that will tell what the problem is. Good Luck.

The Codes for the ABS/TC cannot be pulled by your SCT Scanner.
The SCT can only pull Drivetrain/Emissions trouble codes.
cam
04-06-2005, 08:00 PM
Can anyone confirm if the front and the rear ABS sensors are the same?
MENINBLK
04-06-2005, 08:05 PM
Can anyone confirm if the front and the rear ABS sensors are the same?

Front Wheel Speed sensor is $85.34.
Rear Wheel Speed sensor is $44.08.

I would say they are DIFFERENT...
cam
04-07-2005, 06:59 PM
Conclusion...Bad rear ABS sensor.
frdrckmarauder
04-08-2005, 06:56 PM
Can anyone confirm if the front and the rear ABS sensors are the same?I am going through this very problem now.. There is a TSB out on it, which calls for a dedicated ground be wired to the the ABS harness, then if that fails, the harness is to be replaced. The problem stems from a water intrusion into the ABS harness. They mistakenly replaced the wheel sensor first...only to find out that wasn't the problem.
MENINBLK
04-08-2005, 10:39 PM
You guys needs to post a few things, and update a few things.

First of all, please make a signature and keep it updated.
This can have information about your Marauder in it so when everyone reads your posts,
we will all know what year and model Marauder you own, and possibly what Mods you have, if you want to share them also.

Secondly, please update your profile.
By letting us know at least what state you live in, we can help you in the right direction, when it comes to reliable service locations.

It only takes a few minutes of your time, and a little bit of information for us, to make your time here be
a more enjoyable, knowledgeable, and helpful experience for everyone.