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[ion] C2
05-21-2008, 11:47 AM
Ya. These lights came on 1.5-2 years ago at random on a cold morning startup then a few more times I drove it that day. Then nothing. This morning, they came on as soon as my car rolled forward. Same when I left work for lunch and came back.

My brakes have been terrible for a LONG time. The rotors are long overdue for replacement and I've had to beat them hard. My rotors are warped so bad they hit the pad even without braking. I hear the "tick tick tick" tap from the brakes, and when I brake you can realllly feel the vibrations and brake sounds.

As far as I know, the SVS, Trac Off, and Anti-Lock lights coming on mean that one wheel is spinning at a different rate than the other.

Ordered my R1Concepts rotors yesterday, that should fix the warpage symptoms. I doubt this is a wheel bearing (no grinding, humming/whining besides the blower), although the brake tapping sound is more evident and used to only happen when turning left or braking. We'll see.

SIUlero
05-21-2008, 01:07 PM
It's your wheel speed sensor. It usually goes before the bearing's worn out. I've been driving with those lights on since I got the car, and still haven't replaced the driver side bearing over 20,000 miles later. Gonna take care of it soon though, now that I've got my stimulus payment.

[ion] C2
05-21-2008, 02:16 PM
I see. Wonder when my bearings will wear out.. it only has 182,000 mi on it, just about broke in.

All lights are off now, last few times I drove. In a year or so they'll come on again. :p