Disarming Abs

kdorinc · April 15, 2009

I heard you can temp short out w/jumper the ABS for off road applications.

Mine will kick in while low gear,steep down hill braking. The ABS is unwanted while off roading.How,and where is contacts to disable? Thanks

pwall · April 15, 2009

Is there not a fuse for the ABS brakes ??

Nick The Great · April 15, 2009

Is there not a fuse for the ABS brakes ??

My 1999 GMT800 had one.

Can't say about the older trucks, but would think so.

DofD · April 15, 2009

Hey there and welcome to GM Trucks!

pennzoil29 · April 15, 2009

Welcome aboard

99silveradoz71 · April 15, 2009

Welcome

brims · April 15, 2009

If there is a fuse, you could wire a switch in series with the ABS fuse and could turn it on and of from the cab. I have to believe there is a fuse.

grampadirt · April 15, 2009

In the engine compartment there's a black box

open it up,there's a bunch of fuses

look for the one that says ABS and pull it,this should dis-arm the ABS.Check to make sure you still have brakes after

brakes should work either way

BTW,welcome to the site

Zembonez · April 15, 2009

Good post Grampadirt!

You could easily create an inline switch and use the same fuse. Just make sure you use a relay that is rated for the amp load. DO NOT run a wire in the cab and use a switch on a 60 AMP circuit! You'll melt it and probably cause a fire.

brims · April 16, 2009

60A, jeez, I'm adjusting my statement, use a switch to trigger a relay.

L29er · April 16, 2009

I heard you can temp short out w/jumper the ABS for off road applications.
Mine will kick in while low gear,steep down hill braking. The ABS is unwanted while off roading.How,and where is contacts to disable? Thanks

Just pull the fuse and/or the relay from the underhood fuse block, your ABS light will come on, but it will be dissabled, then when done, re-install and go!