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08-23-08, 09:15 AM

lankyone

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Dash Lights On All The Time

I have a 2000 Olds, (Intrigue) dash lights Service Soon, Anti-brake, brake, trac, all these lights are on all the time. I am told that it will not harm anything at all to keep driving car with them on. (I don't know if thats true) at any rate I would like to get them off. My Service man cannot seen to find the
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08-23-08, 10:49 AM

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You have a problem with the antilick brake system. Thats why all those lights are on. What you have been told is true, no damage will be done and it is safe to drive. Just remember, your antilock brakes and traction control are not going to work until repairs are made. If you live where it snows, you might want to get it fixed before the snow flies. ABS and traction control come in handy then.

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08-23-08, 04:29 PM

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also consider this

If you live in a state were saftey inspections happen you probbably wont pass.

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