GJC 97 ABS light on, take to dealer or not?

go and look at the backing plates on the rear axle tubes to see if they are wet
from gear lube
sometimes axle bearings go bad seals leak and there is enough airgap on the
tone ring to set a rear speedsensor fault code

hh wrote:

> I will try that weekend. thanks
> "DougW" > wrote in message
> news:s4Mrd.103525$tU4.25113@okepread06...
> > hh did pass the time by typing:
> > > MY GJC 97 limited recently has the ABS light on. initially, it was on
> and
> > > off from time to time, or off when started, and on after a minute. now
> it
> > > just stays on. I am wondering if I should take it to a dealer to check
> out,
> > > or to a local garage. Does local garage have the diagnosis tool for
> this?
> >
> > ABS light on means the ABS is not functioning.
> > Time to clean the dirt/debris out of the ABS computer connector.
> > http://members.cox.net/wilsond/Fixes/computer-abs.jpg
> >
> > Get a can of contact cleaner, dilectric grease, plastic bag, old
> toothbrush,
> > some paper towels, and a ziptie.
> >
> > Remove the connector by lifting up on the metal release and rotating it
> out.
> > Cut the ziptie that holds the shell on (or remove it for reuse) Some are
> > just tabs. YMMV.
> >
> > Remove the air filter and set the plastic bag in there with some paper
> > towels in the bottom. You now have a little sink to work in.
> >
> > Spray the connector and brush the top of the ABS connector using
> toothbrush
> > and contact cleaner. *best to use gloves as contact cleaner is hell on
> skin
> > *also good idea to keep it away from paint as it's also good paint
> remover.
> >
> > After you have removed the debris from the connector, put some dilectric
> grease
> > in there to keep out future crud and also pack the pins. Put it back on.
> >
> > most of the time that clears up all ABS issues.
> >
> > >
> > > it is very likely just a electronic problem, as the heated seats start
> to
> > > turn on itself from time to time also. really annonying to sit on a hot
> pad
> > > not knowing when it is going to bake your ass.
> >
> > Switch needs replacing or repair. Don't have any info on that.
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
> >