2003 SLE

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2003 SLE

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Trac off and Anti lock lights are coming on. What is the issue?
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Re: 2003 SLE

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I had an 04 Olds Alero with that same issue. Happened after I got the car back from the body shop following an accident. I took it to a dealership to get looked at and they told me it was something to do with (now don't quote me on this) a "antilock sensor(s) that was going bad". Something to do with the brakes.

Now, on my SE Bonnie, my brake light & antilock lights would come on. I had to pull over and reset it by turning off and on the car. Last week I replaced my brakes(they were really bad) and now those lights have not come on ever since.

Good luck!
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Re: 2003 SLE

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The most common cause is a bad wheel speed sensor in the hub. However, there are other causes, too. The only way to know is to have it scanned with a scanner that can read abs codes.
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Yes what they said (previous comment)! I couldn't remember the name of the sensor, but that's what I had issues with, with my Alero.
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Re: 2003 SLE

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Does the Brake light come on when this happens as well? Also does this happen as soon as you start the car or after you start moving?
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Re: 2003 SLE

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You might consider changing the title of the thread so it draws attention to your issue.
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Re: 2003 SLE

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Do you have any way to scan the car?
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TechII scanner could tell you what's up. In my case, it was the EBCM.
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