How do I fix my ABS sensor?
This is one you can do yourself without any specialized equipment.
- Step 1 – Remove the Wheel. To begin, use your lug wrench to lightly loosen the wheel nuts.
- Step 2 – Locate the Sensor. The next step in ABS brake repair is to locate the sensor.
- Step 3 – Remove the Sensor.
- Step 4 – Clean the Sensor.
- Step 5 – Replace.
What could be the likely causes of ABS warning on intermittently?
The four common reasons that typically cause this light to turn on include a malfunctioning ABS module, low levels in the fluid reservoir, broken wheel speed sensors, or the system is turned off. Your ABS actually shares some important components with another system in your vehicle: your traction control system.
Is it safe to drive with ABS light on?
Driving with the ABS Light on is not a good idea because it means your ABS is not working properly. This means your vehicle may not handle like it is designed to under heavy braking. If both your ABS Light and brake system light come on, this is an emergency and you need to stop driving right away.
Can you still drive your car with the ABS light on?
Is It Safe To Drive With An ABS Light? When your ABS light comes on it doesn’t mean your vehicle isn’t safe to drive from point A to point B. The car will still function as normal, it will start up just fine and drive how it always has and your brakes will work as well.
How much does it cost to get ABS light off?
For a common car with minimal ABS issues you could expect to spend around $150 to $250 per speed sensor and the modules that go along with those sensors can cost up to $600 or more depending on what vehicle you own. The average hourly rate for any mechanic can range from $90 to $200 per hour!
Why does my abs light say error 55?
Thank David. Hello the “Error 55” usually indicates a failed wheel speed sensor (or dirt or corrosion preventing one of them from reading correctly). This failure is probably what is turning on your ABS warning, and prevents cruise control from working (intentional). Check your wheel speed sensors.
What is the code on the ABS light?
ABS light on and Error 55 code , and clunking when turnin… Issue number 1: So i bought a 2006 subaru legacy gt wagon about 2 1/2 months ago and the abs light has been on since for just about that long. My cruise control doesnt work and theres a code on my information screen ( er 55 ).
What does ER55 mean on the ABS odometer?
Click to expand… Is this showing in the trip odometer as “Er55”? If so, then it’s actually “ErSS”, which is indicating a communications problem related to the ABS wheel speed sensors (see attached).
Why is my abs light not working on my Subaru?
This could be caused by something simple such as dirt on a wheel speed sensor that is preventing it from picking up the magnetic signal from the rotating wheel hub. Or it could be a bad connection to a wheel speed sensor. This might not be all that unusual after the car has been taken out on a dirt track.