ABS indicator is not on, but there is no "grinding" sound of ABS when braking on icy snow. Any thoughts?

metal on metal possible will need brake pads and rotors ---as to abs activaction hub goiging bad abs sensor going bad but if driving and the ice and snow and abs activate then thats normal and the sound is the worn brakes

You can thank the Federal Govt for the Trac Control that is
imbeded into the ABS Braking System

I have that on my 2004 Lincoln LS & sorry I ordered it

On snow it cuts off injectors & slams on rear brakes

Total Waste & useless technology from my 1960's
perspective. I live in the US but grew up in Canada
so I have lots of experience in snow,more in NJ than Ont

I have yet to figure a way to disconnect it using the wiring
diagrams

Have codes checked

IF THE PEDAL WAS HARD & PUSHED BACK AGAINST YOUR FOOT IT IS THE ABS SYSTEM.
THIS IS NORMAL.

Parking brake could be engage or bad switch... Abs module fault cause by Change brake fluid every two years regardless of mileage. Inspect brake pads. @ that temperaure bellow expect a lot to malfunction. Abs sensor could've fail, read slipping wheels that created because out of range spinnings interval or speed due to icy or slippery road.

Have the dealer check it. you may need better winter tires.

hi from uk the only thing i would be concerned about at this moment is the grinding when brakes applied ? this sounds very much like your brake pads are very low and most likely worne to the point of damage(grinding metal to rotor contact) is the sound you hear also the abs will sense this and due to unbalance of braking to each wheel abs will operate however i would have thought your car may have low pads warning indicator light system fitted but may not ? may i suggest considering age and possible high milage of your car ? if you have not had pads inspected recently? you do so asap b4 you drive any distance especially at speed ?

Grinding noise from your brakes means you need to inspect the brakes and change the brake pads. the wise thing to do. Good Luck

Good news,

Your noisy experience with your ABS and ECS is exactly what all of these systems do in icy, snowy, and any environment that causes your tires to lose traction. The ECS light when blinking or illuminated is just informing you that the ECS is being activated to let you know your traction is limited.

I have an Elantra and have driven my GF's '06 Sonata many times. I live in MN and it does the same thing with snow etc. and so has past cars i've owned such as Subaru Legacy, Pontiac Grand Prix, and Toyota Camry.

With ABS it does seem to take quite some distance to stop in icy or snowy conditions. When it's dry it's impossible to beat.