cadillac_caddy_sts Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Okay my 1994 STS has a message coming up saying traction disabled and my ABS light is always on so I desided to see if any codes were showing. Sure enough I got a T037 code which when I looked it up it means left rear wheel speed sensor continuity fault now does any one know what the h*** that means. Cause I have now clue and I would like that anoying message to stop coming up and ABS brakes would be nice. Defending Northstar perf a qtr mile at a time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 The speed sensor is integral to the hub and bearing assembly. It sounds as though it has failed and you need to change the hub and bearing assembly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growe3 Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Get under the car where you can see the wiring to the speed sensor. . Look for damage to the wiring. . Is the connection unplugged? . Disconnect the plug and clean the contacts with electrical cleaner. . Possible some debris flew up and damaged the wires. .Maybe the wires or connector were damaged when brakes were being serviced. As a last resort replace the sensor. -George Drive'em like you own 'em. - ....................04 DTS............................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regis Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Access the fuse box in the trunk (left side) and pull and check the ABS fuse. If that fuse is blown or pulled it'll disable both your ABS brakes and Traction Control. Both warnings will show on the DIC as well. -kg "Burns" rubber " I've never considered myself to be all that conservative, but it seems the more liberal some people get the more conservative I become. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadillac_caddy_sts Posted November 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 It sounds as though it has failed and you need to change the hub and bearing assembly. How much does that cost me? Defending Northstar perf a qtr mile at a time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadillac_caddy_sts Posted November 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Get under the car where you can see the wiring to the speed sensor. . Look for damage to the wiring. . Is the connection unplugged? . Disconnect the plug and clean the contacts with electrical cleaner. . Possible some debris flew up and damaged the wires. .Maybe the wires or connector were damaged when brakes were being serviced. As a last resort replace the sensor. -George Where is the speed sensor located at? How do I get at it? Thanks Defending Northstar perf a qtr mile at a time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadillac_caddy_sts Posted November 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Is there any way to do it without taking the wheel off the car or even just a way to get rid of those stupid messages would do fine. I don't think it's any thing I need is it? I've been driving like that for a few months now so can I access it without taking the wheel off or does any one know how to stop the messages from coming up? Defending Northstar perf a qtr mile at a time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHE Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 There is not an easy way just to turn off the messages.....other than to put some electrical tape over the DIC and the ABS light. Just take off the tire and check things out as described in bbobynski's post. The worst case would be that you need to replace the bearing assembly which is not a difficult job. Kevin '93 Fleetwood Brougham '05 Deville '04 Deville 2013 Silverado Z71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadillac_caddy_sts Posted November 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Well it is a difficult job i can't just take off the wheel I'd need to take it to a mechanic which I guess I'll look into doing so i just thought maybe there was a code or something these cars are so confusing I can't fix anything myself. Thanks for the help and any other advice on this topic would be appriciated. Defending Northstar perf a qtr mile at a time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldgamer Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Is there any way to do it without taking the wheel off the car or even just a way to get rid of those stupid messages would do fine. I don't think it's any thing I need is it? I've been driving like that for a few months now so can I access it without taking the wheel off or does any one know how to stop the messages from coming up? Because you didn't hit a brakes in emergency doesn't actually mean you don't need an ABS. And I hope it's not gonna happened. Try to do at least something. Taking off the tire is not really hard, you can ask friend for help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadillac_caddy_sts Posted November 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Maybe I'll try to but I don't think I should be I have no clue what I'm doing you can't tell me thats the only way to do it. There must be some way to fix it without takin the tire off im very stubburn when it comes to problems like this one Defending Northstar perf a qtr mile at a time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldgamer Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 "...I have no clue what I'm doing ...There must be some way to fix it without takin the tire off..." Some doctors can heal just looking on a patient' picture. Just tried to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 It sounds as though it has failed and you need to change the hub and bearing assembly. How much does that cost me? When I did the front on my '92 several years ago the part cost me $210 at Napa. In my case I had the same problem you do and ignored it for about 6 months....... til the bearing started to growl. I think what you are seeing is an early indication of a bearing failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHE Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 Maybe I'll try to but I don't think I should be I have no clue what I'm doing you can't tell me thats the only way to do it. There must be some way to fix it without takin the tire off im very stubburn when it comes to problems like this one You've never changed a tire??? Maybe it's time you learned how to change a tire so you will be prepared in the event you have a flat. Kevin '93 Fleetwood Brougham '05 Deville '04 Deville 2013 Silverado Z71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronson Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 Magic Fairy Dust, I've been look'in for that stuff too. Is that where they get the pep in Pep Boys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronson Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 Come to think of it, there are a lot of those "Magic Fairys" down here anyway. See'um all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAUL T Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 Is there a LUCAS oil product for wheel bearings? LOL, LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoo Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 lol man that lucas stuff works.. One of my pan bolts is stripped on my minivan and it always leaked a little in that area.. i put in a bottle of the lucas trans fix stuff an poof no more leak there.. it must do SOMETHING I'm too lazy to re tap the bolt hole for a few drops of fluid every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 I have a 97 SLS, and my ABS light came on and all I did was add some brake fluid and it went off- I don't know if that is how it is supposed to work but that's what happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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