Rover 75 Abs Warning Light

scusip · 29th July 2008, 14:25

My ABS light is on constantly and my speedo does not work. i have failed my mot and the garage tells me the sensors appear to be okay and i must go to a Rover dealer to see if they can help. Can anyone here help before i do this?

Pete · 29th July 2008, 14:51

I think you'll find the wheel sensor needs changing despite the comment from the garage. Fairly common fault which happens once (if ever) in the car's life for most people

scusip · 29th July 2008, 15:00

Thanks any isea which sensor?

David3807 · 29th July 2008, 15:09

Right front I think.

scusip · 29th July 2008, 15:20

Thanks mate cost?

stocktake · 29th July 2008, 17:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by scusip

Thanks mate cost?

have a look on Ebay, but first check the cable to the sensor has not rubbed against a wheel or driveshaft and worn through. The sensors are not the easiest thing to remove, you just have to be careful.

Good luck

Departed · 29th July 2008, 18:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by David3807

Right front I think.

Careful, I think speedo is front left. Now I'm not sure, but unless you are, check thoroughly first.

Edit: Stand corrected, it must be Front Left on the cars at work. Sorry but wanted to be sure.

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broxmeister · 29th July 2008, 18:42

I had this problem about 2 years ago with my last 75cdt the sensor is in the drivers front wheel hub, to buy it was about 7 pounds but I ******** it when I tried to fit it, so I took it to a former Rover dealer (McHarg Rennie & Lyndsay) and they done it for me within the hour for around £30. Well worth it.

comet · 30th July 2008, 10:34

Yes the sensor is the one on the offside front, I had the front nearside last year and it took a day to remove same. I now have the rear offside gone and I slaved a front spare in and it clears the fault (ABS on at ignition on, the system integrity check) but I cannot remove it even when plusgassed. If you fit a new one smear the body up with copperslip, it will be much easier to remove in future. By the way the front sensor part no is: SSB000150

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David3807 Posted a thing or two 2002 R75 Conn SE 2.5l Auto Tourer, 2001 R75 Conn SE 2.5 Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gravesend Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Right front I think.

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broxmeister Regular poster Rover 75 2.0 cdt Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Paisley Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had this problem about 2 years ago with my last 75cdt the sensor is in the drivers front wheel hub, to buy it was about 7 pounds but I ******** it when I tried to fit it, so I took it to a former Rover dealer (McHarg Rennie & Lyndsay) and they done it for me within the hour for around £30. Well worth it.

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comet Avid contributor CDTConnSE Wreg 102000mls Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Grappenhall. Cheshire Posts: 105 Thanks: 3 Thanked 15 Times in 1 Post	Yes the sensor is the one on the offside front, I had the front nearside last year and it took a day to remove same. I now have the rear offside gone and I slaved a front spare in and it clears the fault (ABS on at ignition on, the system integrity check) but I cannot remove it even when plusgassed. If you fit a new one smear the body up with copperslip, it will be much easier to remove in future. By the way the front sensor part no is: SSB000150