rk-8
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- December 27, 2008
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- City, State
- Brecksville, OH
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2003 Eddie Bauer Explorer
'03 4.6l Eddie Bauer. Had a christmas tree lighting ceremony on my dashboard the other day. Normal driving and no issues and had Check AdvanceTrac message in my console, ABS light came on, traction control light came on, and 4x4 High light would flash a few times and then turn off only to repeat sequence every few minutes. AdvanceTrac was off and I was unable to turn it on. No issues driving.
On startup the ABS light remains on for a few seconds before turning off however front ABS is engaging at the tail end of light braking similar to what I'd expect with a speed sensor problem. After a few minutes of driving the above sequence (Check Advan/ABS/Traction/4x4 High) occurs, advancetrac shuts off, and then the ABS no longer engages and my Explorer drives fine. Is it just nannying my ABS system and shutting it off completely?
Almost ready to turn 80k on the odometer. Replaced rotors and pads last Fall.
I'm planning on putting the truck up this weekend and taking a good look at suspension and speed sensors. Anyone with any clues on what to look for or any info on how to interpret what the above sequence might mean your help would be appreciated.
I don't need ABS in the Orange Barrel season so if there's a way to shut it off at startup while waiting for a new sensor that'd also be a useful tip. Just shutting off AdvanceTrac seems to just reduce the nannying but the ABS stays enabled.
//Crap. Just realized I dropped this in the wrong forum and the edit opptions don't seem to include deletion. If a mod can move it I'd appreciate it. Sorry.
On startup the ABS light remains on for a few seconds before turning off however front ABS is engaging at the tail end of light braking similar to what I'd expect with a speed sensor problem. After a few minutes of driving the above sequence (Check Advan/ABS/Traction/4x4 High) occurs, advancetrac shuts off, and then the ABS no longer engages and my Explorer drives fine. Is it just nannying my ABS system and shutting it off completely?
Almost ready to turn 80k on the odometer. Replaced rotors and pads last Fall.
I'm planning on putting the truck up this weekend and taking a good look at suspension and speed sensors. Anyone with any clues on what to look for or any info on how to interpret what the above sequence might mean your help would be appreciated.
I don't need ABS in the Orange Barrel season so if there's a way to shut it off at startup while waiting for a new sensor that'd also be a useful tip. Just shutting off AdvanceTrac seems to just reduce the nannying but the ABS stays enabled.
//Crap. Just realized I dropped this in the wrong forum and the edit opptions don't seem to include deletion. If a mod can move it I'd appreciate it. Sorry.