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There are many things that can cause your ABS light to come on. Some
are serious, so you should never just ignore the light. But there are
times when the light comes on and can be met with a simple solution.
For instance, a dirty ABS wheel sensor can cause the system to trigger
the ABS light during self evaluation. You'll be shocked when you see
how much road gunk can accumulate on this very important sensor. Even if your ABS light hasn't made an appearance, it's a good idea to clean the sensor. A good time to do it would be during
brake pad replacement when you have the wheels off anyway.
What You'll Need:
- Ratchet wrench and sockets
- Ratchet extension
- Jack
- Jack stands
- A strong rag
Begin by loosening your wheel lugs, then jack the front of the car up
and rest it securely on jack stands. With the car safe, remove the
wheel lugs and take the front wheels off. With the wheel off, turn
the steering wheel all the way in, opposite the side your working on.
For example if your working on the passenger side, turn the wheel all
the way toward the drivers side.
Locate the ABS wheel sensor. Remove the bolts that attach it to the
rest of the suspension. You may also need to remove a few bolts to pull
the sensor away from the vehicle for cleaning. Follow the line to see
if there are more bolts. Remember not to force it or pull too hard.
Then along the line theres another two 10mm bolts, that need to be
removed, just follow the abs sensor line to get at them. With the sensor free, take your rag and wipe the sensor until its
clean. I prefer not to use any chemicals on the sensor to avoid
potential problems. If you need to, use mild soapy solution and rinse
well. Reinstall the sensor in the same manner it was removed.
