i think you mean "abs inop". if it only comes on when you first start the car, and then it goes out after a few secs, that's ok. if it comes on at any other time while driving, this would indicate an abs system fault and you should get the codes scanned and go from there...
When your Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) fails, braking operation reverts to the conventional braking system and you won't really notice a difference under normal braking conditions. But you won't have the safety advantages of ABS when your tires start slipping in an emergency braking situation. ABS helps you steer during an emergency stop. The typical problem is with a faulty ABS wheel sensor, and a repair shop can read out the ABS yellow light error codes to diagnose the problem. You can continue driving with the ABS error lamp lit if you choose to but you could find out how much it would cost to fix before you make that decision. A Pontiac dealer is best equipped to diagnose the problem.
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i think you mean "abs inop". if it only comes on when you first start the car, and then it goes out after a few secs, that's ok. if it comes on at any other time while driving, this would indicate an abs system fault and you should get the codes scanned and go from there...
When your Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) fails, braking operation reverts to the conventional braking system and you won't really notice a difference under normal braking conditions. But you won't have the safety advantages of ABS when your tires start slipping in an emergency braking situation. ABS helps you steer during an emergency stop. The typical problem is with a faulty ABS wheel sensor, and a repair shop can read out the ABS yellow light error codes to diagnose the problem. You can continue driving with the ABS error lamp lit if you choose to but you could find out how much it would cost to fix before you make that decision. A Pontiac dealer is best equipped to diagnose the problem.
I'm quite sure the ABS refers to the anti lock brake system. the rest I;m not too sure of.
Anti Lock Breaks!!! It could be either telling you that the anti lock breaking system is working or that it needs to be checked.
if your brakes work fine the it a defective sensor