rear brake lights staying on

[stoichio]

Another week, another update. Did some searching, found corrosion in the connection of the ABS module. So corroded in fact, one of the connecting pins in the module was down to a stubble. Was informed this unit's condition is beyond repair. One that cannot be remand/rebuilt. Have purchased a remand unit. JD, I'll be putting the wire back in place. Excellent suggestion. This is the wire that runs between the ABS and the LCM module. I know the ABS Reman module needs to be programmed and coded. The question(s) I have are: Does the vehicle need to be towed to the shop who'll be reprograming and coding? Can I drive this w/module installed? Even though it hasn't been programmed/coded? Will it run? Will I be doing any damage to any other electrical components if I do? Can the module be programmed/coded by itself, not installed in the vehicle? All new to me. Thanks for the help

[stoichio]

Hey Everyone, Problem was solved by replacing the ABS module. Thank goodness. (Period!)

[deepblonde]

Originally Posted by stoichio

Hey Everyone, Problem was solved by replacing the ABS module. Thank goodness. (Period!)

Thank you for the update.
No problem coding the new ABS module?

[stoichio]

Had appointment with an Independent garage to code the module, BUT, day prior engine decided to stumble at idle. Code P011. Cancelled appointment. I bought this vehicle with a "bad engine". It was just the timing guides laying in pieces. Replaced the guides, tensioners and chains. Replaced O rings for the Vanos (both). Thoroughly cleaned the debris from the engine. On completion, the engine ran quiet and smooth. That is when I found the problem with the brake lights. I went to diagnose the over advanced camshaft problem, and the engine was back to running smooth with no codes. Perhaps a small piece of debris passed its way through the oil control solenoid? I drove to work "The Maiden Voyage/ Test Drive". Engine ran strong. Was a good feeling knowing the brake lights were working correctly. Safety First, EH! Got to work, parked the car. Couple hours passed, found coolant under car. Topped off coolant and drove home. No overheating. A heater line was at fault. NOW, I have the infamous code P0705. No, I don't find the charging system or the battery at fault to trip the transmission fail safe. My thoughts are in the direction of coolant entering the Transmission Park/Neutral Position switch. To be diagnosed. Can't drive this puppy, therefore, I cannot make an appointment for the coding. Think I should start a new thread in regards to the Transmission Fail Safe? I will reply to let you all know how the coding went. Has to be soon, winter is around the corner.