Strange Breaking Problem

[justakid]

I've recently been having a strange problem with my 94' SHO ATX (184k) and breaking. I'll do my best to describe it. Whenever I break "hard", that is to say the transmission is downshifting quite rapidly, my car's oil and break lights will come on and sometimes the steering becomes very difficult (like it's not power). Turning the car off and on solves the problem. I know this is very vague but any attempts I have made to re-create the problem intentionally have failed. Any help/advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Wes

 

[justakid]

I get read a thread here named "For Anyone Who Has Every Had Questions About Poor Power Steering and/or VAPS " this sounds alot like the problems I'm having except it makes no mention of the warning lights all coming on...what do you guys think?

Wes

 

[twr]

First off it's Braking not breaking. Sounds like your idle maybe dropping down below 500 rpm, which would cause the oil (red) light to come on, if the Orange light is coming on, then the latter would apply (low oil level), except you would add oil wink The brake (dash) light may be coming on because the brake fluid reservior (sp?) is low. You should pull the codes to see if there are any. First quess would be the VSS (Vehicle speed sensor). How does the car shift in normal and agressive driving?? Second would be the AIB (Air Idle Bypass) is sticking.

<small>[ October 07, 2002, 05:26 PM: Message edited by: twrsho ]</small>

 

[sdpatt]

I recommend the no-cost, idle reset procedure. Nothing to lose. Here it is again.

1) Disconnect the negative battery terminal, or
...1.1) Optionally, disconnect the keep alive memory connector in the small wire also landed to the negative battery terminal. You can then wait the 10 minutes, reconnect the plug, and go to step 6).
2) Turn the headlight switch ON.
3) Wait at least 10 minutes.
4) Turn the headlight switch OFF.
5) Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
6) Start engine normally (never press on the gas pedal when starting a fuel injected engine).
7) Allow idle speed to settle for at least 30 seconds.
8) Within 70 seconds after starting the engine, apply all accessory loads that the engine will see at idle. Do these concurrently.
...8.1) ATX SHOs only: shifter to DRIVE.
...8.2) Climate control to MAX A/C.
...8.3) Headlight switch ON.
...8.4) Turn steering wheel 1/4 turn side to side.
...8.5) Press brake pedal.
9) Do not turn off the engine for at least 5 minutes.
10) It is preferable that the car be driven immediately after setting the idle programming.
11) While driving, allow the coolant temperature to rise to the normal range.
12) Run the car through its entire performance range.

 

[justakid]

Wow...breaking...sorry about that.. I'm more of a nerd than a car guy thus "breaking" comes up more than "braking" ;-) Thanks for the advice guys, I'll try that tomorrow and let you know how it goes.

Thanks,
Wes