Wierd Problem
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Wierd Problem
Hi Guys,
As I was coming into work today,something funky happened. It's icey out and when I pressed the brakes it made that noise it does when it's icey and you press too hard. Know what I mean? At the exact same time it made that noise my lights flashed. I thot, what the heck? So I did it again and again and again. It flashed my lights everytime. Not just dimming, but I think it actually went off and on.
Anybody have this problem? Any ideas? I still have warranty time left. Just wanted some "ammo" to go into the dealer with.
The dealership here in town sucks for service. I hate taking my truck back there. When I had my radiator swap, I had just detailed it. Lookin great. Took it in for the swap...got it back and there was dried anti-freeze all over he hood and fenders. I got pissed and told the service manager and he threw me a DRY rag. I threw it back in his face and said, "like I'm gonna wipe off dry anti-freeze with a dry rag" and walked out. This is why I want some opinions from here first before I go in. First off they told me they never heard of the Ford radiator swap. When I guy I work with told me he got his done there.
Anyhow, any ideas?
As I was coming into work today,something funky happened. It's icey out and when I pressed the brakes it made that noise it does when it's icey and you press too hard. Know what I mean? At the exact same time it made that noise my lights flashed. I thot, what the heck? So I did it again and again and again. It flashed my lights everytime. Not just dimming, but I think it actually went off and on.
Anybody have this problem? Any ideas? I still have warranty time left. Just wanted some "ammo" to go into the dealer with.
The dealership here in town sucks for service. I hate taking my truck back there. When I had my radiator swap, I had just detailed it. Lookin great. Took it in for the swap...got it back and there was dried anti-freeze all over he hood and fenders. I got pissed and told the service manager and he threw me a DRY rag. I threw it back in his face and said, "like I'm gonna wipe off dry anti-freeze with a dry rag" and walked out. This is why I want some opinions from here first before I go in. First off they told me they never heard of the Ford radiator swap. When I guy I work with told me he got his done there.
Anyhow, any ideas?
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Wierd Problem
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 01-15-03 AT 09:02 PM (EST)]It sounds like you applied the brakes hard and long enough to get the abs sensor to do its job. That's what that noise is, the brake pads thumpin' like crazy. That braking action triggers a relay in the electrical system to engage the antilock. I'd guess you have an electrical problem in that area. The brakes/abs and your lights must have a common tie-in point.
Point the mechanic in the direction of a ground that only appears when the abs sensor is active, then when they can't find the problem, find a better mechanic. It's a safety issue and I'm sure the NTSB would love to hear about the dealer and/or the mechanic contributing to it.
-Kerry
Point the mechanic in the direction of a ground that only appears when the abs sensor is active, then when they can't find the problem, find a better mechanic. It's a safety issue and I'm sure the NTSB would love to hear about the dealer and/or the mechanic contributing to it.
-Kerry
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