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Pull code in your ABS system. Probably a wheel sensor is bad.
Is that something expensive to fix? And where can I get that done at
First I would get code pulled like from autozone or Oriellys to confirm that it is a wheel sensor. If it is, I would do it yourself if you are mechanically inclined. Taking it to a shop will cost $300+. I have fixed 2 in the past year for $20 and $18 each. If it is on a wheel that has a press in wheel bearing then It requires taking wheel off and one bolt and undoing a pigtail. If the sensor is on a complete wheel hub you will have to replace the entire bearing because speed sensor is inside the bearing. These are really not hard to replace either but that is me speaking because I have replaced 10+ of these. A wheel bearing with the sensor start at about $100 and that is not labor if you have someone do it. Sorry but lots of variables.
Until then, you have hydraulic brakes but no ABS brakes if your car experiences slick surfaces.
Yeah when I took it to AutoZone it read that it was a sensor and also I can see some type of wire hanging from behind my front left wheel. I was thinking that was it but not sure. Thanks a lot for the help 2 !
And they also read a code about a catalytic converter what would that range me?
To possibly make this more simple, on a press in wheel bearing, sometimes you can take the sensor out of the knuckle (1 bolt) and clean off the end of the magnetic sensor. This has worked for me a few times. The magnetic end attract metal shavings keeping the ABS module from communicating with that wheels speed. While sensor is out of hole, clean up the reluctor ring on axle with a Q-tip to help communication. YouTube has good videos of this.
Okay cool thanks. I wish u were my mechanic lol
If it is the catalytic converter...it is BIG bucks. $1000 minimum for someone to do it. Look up the codes because other parts of car can make other parts not function properly. Make sure it is your catalytic converter. Do a temperature reading before and after converter to get a proper diagnosis. This is an expensive wrong diagnosis.
I learned because of a money shortage. :). 4 children and things like braces. :(. I thought about learning how to straighten their teeth myself!!!
I just looked up your 2005 Malibu and it has the Whole front wheel bearing hub with sensor inside. You will have to replace the entire hub. In many ways not a bad thing for price. Some sensors on the other type are $150+ This hub is as low as $50 online but many are China products. :(. I did one about 4 months ago on an Oldsmobile and it was $98 at autozone. Installation is easier than it looks. It is 3 or 4 bolts on the back side of the backing plate (opposite side of wheel studs). Sometimes the hardest part is knocking it out of the knuckle after the bolts are out. RUST. :(
https://youtu.be/jckD2vk6-KI 2005 impala front left wheel bearing change on YouTube Sorry I said Malibu in early post. Impala is also whole hub
