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NO BRAKE LIGHTS. I HAVE A REAR WINDOW BRAKE LIGHT. I HAVE TAIL LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS.J.D. - 1995 Buick Riviera - Brakes - 2/9/2012I HAVE A 1995 BUICK RIVIERA(SUPER CHARGE) 6 CYL. 3.8L. 150,000 MILES. I HAVE A BRAKE LIGHT IN THE REAR WINDOW BUT NO REAR BRAKE LIGHTS. I HAVE TURN SIGNALS AND TAIL LIGHTS. THE FUSE IS GOOD. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS CHANGED OUT BUT WAS NOT THE PROBLEM. I AM HOPING ...-
2/9/2012 BillIf your rear window brake light works then I would suspect the wiring harness connector. You will need to pul back the carpeting on the inside fire wals to look at.
2/10/2012 J.D.THANK YOU BILL. I WILL SO THAT.
2/10/2012 J.D.DUH..CAN I SPELL? I WILL.....DO....THAT!
2/12/2012 J.D.CHECKED THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR AND THAT WAS NOT THE PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD IT COULD BE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. NOT UNDERSTANDING HOW THAT COULD BE THE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING(TURN SIGNAL SWITCH). .
2/12/2012 BillTry grounding metal part (or bulb sockets) tail light assembly to a known grounded part of the frame with a jumper wire and see what that gives you.
2/13/2012 J.D.ALL SEEMS TO BE OK THERE. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME BILL.
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The ABS and Traction control lights come on once in awhile. What should I look for to repair?Lyle - 2006 Buick LaCrosse - Brakes - 2/9/201270,000 miles Happens when vehicle cold or wet; most often after backing up-
2/9/2012 James VaughnHave your vehicle put on an obd2 scanner that has the cabability to test abs as well. You'll probably find that a wheel sensor is your problem. If it shows a wheel sensor it will require a hub assembly replacement as the wheel speed sensor is integrated in the hub assembly.
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1/26/2012 yboy82You have to diagnose your vehicle with a scan tool/code reader capable of reading ABS troublecode to determine what the stored troublecode is. The extracted troublecode will help you identify the fault of your warning lights.
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1/25/2012 HouseCallAutoBad master cylinder or you are not bleeding it correctly or there is a crushed steel line going to the rear brakes or both rear wheel bleeder screws are clogged.
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Not all of my brake lights workaaron9991 - 1993 Buick Century - Brakes - 12/23/2011For some reason only the passengers side brake lights work on my car, not the left side or the cyclops in the middle. Does anyone know how to fix this? Thanks in adavnce for any information.-
12/23/2011 yboy82Try this, press the brake pedal and check for battery voltage and ground at the brake light bulb socket. And if present, replace the bulb. If either battery voltage or ground is not present.
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Having trouble getting front brake caliper piston back into place. Have loosed the bleeder valve screw.dee - 2000 Buick LeSabre - Brakes - 12/19/2011Have applied prying force with screwdriver and pressure force with c-clamp type. Doesn't seem to be moving at all.
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12/18/2011 CVOUsing a large C-clamp, bottom the piston in the caliper bore by positioning the C-clamp on the outboard pad and on the round portion of the brake caliper where the piston is housed.
For further information, visit this link.
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12/18/2011 ARMY OF 4 TIRESsounds like you need a new brake caliper to me unless its a screw type piston but I've only ran into those on the rear of a car once -
12/19/2011 jlofwashdid you loosen the top of the master cylinder to allow the fluid to run back into the reservoir?
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Why my anti-lock brake light comes ongeorgeb414 - 2001 Buick Century - Brakes - 12/14/2011it occurs once in a while-
12/14/2011 yboy82A dirty or faulty ABS sensor can cause it. But you have to diagnose your vehicle with a scan tool/code reader capable of reading ABS troublecode to determine what the stored troublecode is.
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Why my anti-lock brake light comes ongeorgeb414 - 2001 Buick Century - Brakes - 12/14/2011it occurs once in a while
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12/14/2011 yboy82A dirty or faulty ABS sensor can cause it. But you have to diagnose your vehicle with a scan tool/code reader capable of reading ABS troublecode to determine what the stored troublecode is.
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My brake light stays on is that normal. I just bought it.pyostsr - 1992 Buick LeSabre - Brakes - 12/4/2011
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12/4/2011 CVOThe brake light switch could been stuck and cause the brake light to stay on. Replace the brake light switch.
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Rear brakes draggingGerry - 1994 Buick Regal - Brakes - 11/10/2011I have replaced both calipers, rotors and pads. The rear pads wear out in about three months and get very hot. I have lubed and backed off the emergency brake cable and have bled the lines.-
11/10/2011 JimmSeveral possibilities; faulty / clogged rear brake hose to caliper, sticking caliper piston, dirty brake fluid, corroded brake lines to rear brakes.
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Probably needs front rotors. What's a reasonable price to turn vs. replacing? Dealer wanted $45 to just look!Cindy - 2006 Buick Rendezvous - Brakes - 11/9/2011Pulsating brakes on front wheel drive 2006 Buick Rendezvous CXL.-
11/9/2011 CVOIt will cost $15.00 dollars to turn each rotor and the the AC/Delco Disc rotors will cost $75.00 dollars ( each ) at http://www.rockauto.com/.../...033,parttype,1896
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The car only starts in neutral it started last nite, is it safe to driveloretta - 2001 Buick Century - Brakes - 11/6/2011
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11/6/2011 CVOThe linkage cable connected from the shifter to the transmission is probably out of adjustment and it caused the vehicle to move only in neutral. I do not know exactly the status and the condition of the cable links to the transmission, i wouldn't recommended.
Note: have another person to look and re-adjust the trans. linkage cable prior to drive.
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Should I use ceramic or semi-metallic brake pads when replacing brakes on Buick RegalHmMech - 2004 Buick Regal - Brakes - 11/2/2011I now have the the orignal dealer brake pads that is worn and need replacing
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Why does my brakes "tug" when i come to a stop when i'm going faster than 35mph?jake92 - 1991 Buick Century - Brakes - 10/21/2011when I first start my car when its cold outside and I first apply my brakes I feel like I drop my rear end of my car its like a sudden stop like I was hit or something but it only happens the first time I hit my brakes and also when I'm coming to a stop my car like ...
