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#1 ·
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.
 
#2 ·
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.
 
#5 ·
Do you have an OBD-II car? if so then getting it scanned for the sensor should be pretty easy.

I got my last ABS sensor from Oreillys for around $35 with a common discount on my 2nd Gen Intrepid. Not sure if 1st Gen cars are more pricey.
 
#8 ·
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.
 
#9 ·
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.
 
#10 ·
I believe 1st Gen 1996-1997 LH cars are OBD-II compliant but I'm not an expert on 1st gen cars.
 
#11 · (Edited)
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?
 
#14 ·
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.
 
#16 · (Edited)
Didn't realize you have a 1996; some of this could be incorrect...sorry.

Spray it down with PB Blaster (bolt and sensor).
Let it sit overnight.
Use a 10mm socket to remove the bolt.

Shouldn't be that difficult.

Remove the rear seat bottom.
I think you'll need to remove the plastic panel next to the seat bottom.
That should give you access to the connector.
 
#17 ·
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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