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Disable ABS 2014 Sahara 4 door

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#1 ·
Is it feasible to disable the ABS system for winter driving?

It increases stopping distance significantly on slippery roads.

Pulling the parking / emergency brake helps but I'd much rather be able to lock all 4 tires.
 
#2 ·
Since ABS is now required in vehicles I am going to guess there is not just a simple way to disable it.

I would think you could pull some fuses, but then you may lose functionality in other systems tied to the related fuses.
 
#4 ·
I read that post regarding the fuel pump as well.

I slid part way into an intersection on a red light today. At least it was fresh so I had space.

I removed the fuse on a Pontiac Transport mini van in the past during the winter with no issues.

My last car, a Scion XB, stopped pretty well with the ABS on so I didn't do anything on it.

I'm pretty sure that Corvettes used to have a switch on the dash to disable the ABS.

The ABS helps a high speed for inexperienced drivers but is annoying and I believe unsafe at low speeds.
 
#6 ·
I have brand new cooper discoverer xt4 snow tires.

Just took my daughter back to my ex wife's and did some more testing.

It seems like the ABS is a bit too sensitive. It will stop in 1/4 the distance or less if I use the emergency / parking brake and lock up the rear tires.

I guess I'm stuck with doing that for quick stops until someone figures out how to reprogram the computer.
 
#7 ·
I see three fuses (2015 manual) associated with ABS.
M37 ABS / fuel pump relay
J6 ABS pump / Stability Control System
J7 ABS valve / SCS

You can also pull a plug off one of the ABS sensors. When it fails the self test on start up the computer will disable the ABS and you'll just have regular brakes. That's far from an ideal method.
 
#8 ·
That is an interesting thought. It would likely stay in the failed state until the next scan which might not happen until start up.

This would probably affect the traction and stability control as well though.

I see three fuses (2015 manual) associated with ABS. M37 ABS / fuel pump relay J6 ABS pump / Stability Control System J7 ABS valve / SCS You can also pull a plug off one of the ABS sensors. When it fails the self test on start up the computer will disable the ABS and you'll just have regular brakes. That's far from an ideal method.
 
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