Regal (1973-2004) Buick's sporty mid-sized sedan

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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 07:13 AM
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I HAVE A 1999 BUICK REGAL GSE. WITHIN THE LAST 3 WEEKS, I'VE HAD TO GET A FULL REAR BRAKE JOB, NEW TIRES AN ALIGNMENT ALL GASKETS REPLACED AND FLUIDS DRAINED. I WAS TOLD AT THE SHOP THAT I DIDN'T NEED FRONT BREAKS BUT WHEN I DRIVE (NOT ALL THE TIME), THE ABS LIGHT, SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LIGHT N TRAC OFF LIGHT WILL COME ON, THEN I HEAR A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. I CAN NOT AFFORD ANOTHER EXPENSIVE FIX! 1200.00 TO THE DEALERSHIP AND 600.00 TO THE BRAKE N TIRE SHOP.

 
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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I had to replace a front wheel bearing on my 2000 Regal. That is a complete assembly , hub, bearing , ABS sensor. If there is a problem that could cause the light to go on. I would also check the connection at each wheel. It's a starting point !
 
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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Thanks! I will def look into getting the connections checked first and work my way up.
 
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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IT WAS AT THE DEALER AGAIN TODAY. ALL TESTS AND SCANS THEY DID TESTED OKAY. THEY DROVE THE CAR FOR ALMOST 20 MILES N THE LIGHTS CAME ON NOT ONCE!! I GO TO PICK IT UP AND DIDN'T EVEN GET OFF THE DEALERSHIP PARKING LOT WHEN THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON. I ALSO NOTICED THAT WHEN THOSE 3 LIGHTS COME IT, IT CHANGES THE READOUT ON MY MILEAGE/OIL LIFE GAUGE. IT WILL GO FROM SHOWING ME MY MILES PER GALLON TO SHOWING MY OIL LIFE. I'M SO CONFUSED AT TO WHAT IT COULD BE!! I NEED HELP/SUGGESTIONS FAST!
 
Old Mar 31, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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It deffinetly sounds like the hub assembly,mine did the exact same thing,I replaced it and everylight turned off,now when I beat on her a bit or make a sudden stop,it goes back on,I turn the car off then on and its gone??time to replace hubs
 
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