Thread: ABS/Traction control lights

So i have new breaks all around, a few days ago my abs kicked in when i was coming up to a stop sign. later my abs and traction control lights came on, and my display screen said to service abs system and service traction control system. WFT? got a 2004 grand prix gt.
any ideas?

thanks

My car has done that too, the ABS light will go on, traction control turns off, and brake light comes on. There are many posibilities for it.. Pull your tire and check it for anything abnormal such as disconnected lines or sensors.. I talked to a mechanic who also said that it can sometimes be caused by a drastic blow by for example pot hole that you forgot to avoid. but in this case id have to agree with postal c38.. a scan tool wont always read the correct code for it, it will sometimes just give a general code saying there is something in the abs that is wrong.. essentially getting it scanned is a good idea yes, but it will probably have to be looked at a bit deeper than that for a good diagnosis.. at least in my experience that was the case. As far as the new brakes on the car, that shouldnt have anything to do with it, more of a coincidence. unless a sensor/wire was damaged in the process its very unlikely it has anything to do with new brakes