The traction control light comes on at times, too, since the two are related I presume. I don't have a DBR tool, so I'll have to get a garage or Auto Zone to give me a trouble code.
Assuming the sensor is bad, are these a bear to change? Had to attend two funerals last week, so I haven't been able to jack the car up and check the condition of the axle speed rings yet.
Sensors are pretty easy to change. One bolt holding them in. Sometimes they will stick in the hole. You'll need to scan the codes first and see what the problem is.
Is it possible for thinning brake pads to trigger the ABS warning light? Seems like I heard the brake warning indicator of late. I had already planed to change the front disk pads in the spring.
Not sure at all, Ronbo, so I'll have to look it up. I guess the factory repair manual will tell me so?
I tried getting Auto Zone to check for ABS codes, but they said the check engine light would have to be on to read any ABS codes (sounds weird). They were using a DBR scan tool to the best of my knowledge.
I use an Actron CP9580 Enhanced Code Scanner myself. It reads ABS codes. That model is no longer available and the CP9670 is it's newer replacement.
About $110 on Amazon. Retails for around $180. There are plenty of cheaper code readers but none of them will read ABS codes. The CP9670 also graphs live data so you can capture running parameters.
I think I've found the problem, but I haven't confirmed it yet. Recently, as I was walking up the driveway, I noticed a cable hanging near the left rear tire. At first, I thought it was a loose sway bar end link, but upon closer inspection, I believe it a sensor cable. I assume the cable severed into due to fatigue. If this cable is severed flush with a mount of some sort, can it be spliced, or will I have to replace the cable?
A local mechanic told me that the cable goes all the way back thru the rear bulkhead and attaches to a harness under the back seat. That's quite a long cable.
That's correct. The cable should enter the cabin somewhere inside the rear wheel well and connects to the electrical harness on the bulkhead under the the rear seat cushions. It's really not that far.
Is the sensor mounting bolt usually difficult to remove from the back of the wheel hub? I'd hate to break it off. Car inspection is coming up soon, and I better get this fixed.
Thanks, tgs. It has been so hot around here of late, I haven't been able to work on this - coupled with some other much-needed repairs to do as well.
I've seen some videos where the sensor had to be pushed out from the wheel side. Hope that isn't the case with me.
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