ABS light..Rover 75 CDT

djb222 · 3rd October 2016, 14:19

Hi,

My friends ABS light has started to come on intermittently, before I go chasing sensors, is this a common problem, loose wire etc. Can anyone recommend a diagnostic tool that doesn't cost the earth to track down faulty sensor?

Regards

David

Mickyboy · 3rd October 2016, 15:57

Check the connectors under the seat, disconnect battery for 30 mins first unplug spray with electrical cleaner and re plug them with a little Vaseline on the pins , then keep them tight using a cable tie on each one,
Hope that helps mick

Mike Noc · 3rd October 2016, 16:55

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Originally Posted by djb222

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a diagnostic tool that doesn't cost the earth to track down faulty sensor?

Regards

David

Simple voltmeter is all you need.

steve-45 · 3rd October 2016, 17:00

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Originally Posted by Mickyboy

Check the connectors under the seat, disconnect battery for 30 mins first unplug spray with electrical cleaner and re plug them with a little Vaseline on the pins , then keep them tight using a cable tie on each one,
Hope that helps mick

Under the seat ....... isn't that the SRS connectors ???

steve-45 · 3rd October 2016, 17:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by djb222

Hi,

My friends ABS light has started to come on intermittently, before I go chasing sensors, is this a common problem, loose wire etc. Can anyone recommend a diagnostic tool that doesn't cost the earth to track down faulty sensor?

Regards

David

I have the same problem with mine, an odd ABS flash every now and again.

I asked about it at the last Midlands NANO MEET and the general consensus of opinion was that as its intermittent then it would be a nightmare to find.

Not sure if a T4 session would point you at the corner the error message is being generated from .

SD1too · 3rd October 2016, 19:06

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Originally Posted by djb222

My friends ABS light has started to come on intermittently ... is this a common problem ..

Yes David, and it's usually caused by a front wheel sensor wiring slipping out of the clip on the suspension strut and touching the tyre when the steering is on full lock.

So, jack up the car, remove the front wheels and inspect the wiring for damage. If the insulation has been eroded, you need to renew the sensor and tie-wrap it very securely to prevent a recurrence.

I have exactly this problem myself at the moment.

Simon

djb222 · 3rd October 2016, 22:22

Thanks guys,

Changing the oil etc Wednesday so will check it out.

David

Mickyboy · 4th October 2016, 06:38

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Originally Posted by steve-45

Under the seat ....... isn't that the SRS connectors ???

Yeah, ignore my post I was on the phone at the time and thought I was replying to a SRS fault not a ABS fault. Sorry people !!!

SCP440 · 4th October 2016, 07:01

As a general rule the first sensor (if that is the fault) that plays up is usually the nearside front, I was told it is because that is the wheel that gets the most abuse from potholes and curbs etc etc.

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djb222 Regular poster MG ZT+ 190, Range Rover Sport 2010, 1968 Lotus Elan S4 SE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Birmingham Posts: 91 Thanks: 12 Thanked 25 Times in 18 Posts	Thanks guys, Changing the oil etc Wednesday so will check it out. David

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SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	As a general rule the first sensor (if that is the fault) that plays up is usually the nearside front, I was told it is because that is the wheel that gets the most abuse from potholes and curbs etc etc.