What happens when a wheel speed sensor gets wet?
If when driving under wet or icy roads you experience any sort of tire slipping or loss of traction for more than a brief moment when stopping or taking off, then the ABS system may not be functioning correctly. This is typically due to either a problem with the module, or more likely, a problem with the sensors.
Can a left hand wheel speed sensor be replaced?
The part was replaced and the light was reset. Twelve months later (one year ago) the customer called again to say that the car had been ok, but now, just before his MOT the light had come back on. We tested all of the sensors again and this time it was the left hand front sensor that needed replaced.
What to do if ABS wheel speed sensor goes out?
If the ABS wheel speed sensor was faulty, once the new hub/sensor is installed, and you drive the vehicle, the warning lights should go out. To determine what is going on, you can manually erase the trouble codes using an appropriate scan tool and if the warning lights stay off, then the problem is resolved.
How to pinpoint a wheel speed sensor fault?
We have the dealer level tool and the customer was recommend to Pinpoint Diagnostics by a local garage. At this time we tested the wheel speed sensors and proved conclusively that the right hand front sensor was faulty. The part was replaced and the light was reset.
Where is the speed sensor on a car?
This component, which is also referred to as an ABS sensor, is attached to the hub of a drive tire and is responsible for monitoring multiple vehicle functions such as traction control, anti-lock braking systems, and obviously, the vehicle’s speed.
The part was replaced and the light was reset. Twelve months later (one year ago) the customer called again to say that the car had been ok, but now, just before his MOT the light had come back on. We tested all of the sensors again and this time it was the left hand front sensor that needed replaced.
If the ABS wheel speed sensor was faulty, once the new hub/sensor is installed, and you drive the vehicle, the warning lights should go out. To determine what is going on, you can manually erase the trouble codes using an appropriate scan tool and if the warning lights stay off, then the problem is resolved.
We have the dealer level tool and the customer was recommend to Pinpoint Diagnostics by a local garage. At this time we tested the wheel speed sensors and proved conclusively that the right hand front sensor was faulty. The part was replaced and the light was reset.
What is the ABS sensor on a Mercedes?
Find and fix Mercedes ABS sensor also known as the wheel speed sensor or the anti-lock brake system. Step by step detailed video showing how to fix this annoying problem that can cause cruise control, tire pressure, abs sensor read problems Loading…