Member Since: 30 Jun 2010
Location: Sligo/ Belfast
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Replacement Front ABS Speed Sensor
Hello.
I'm trying to replace my front ABS Speed Sensor, as I think this may be causing alot my problems which I mentioned in previous threads. Does any body know how to do this? Where is cable routed too?
It might be obvious but I would like to have an idea before, I take the wheel off.
Cheers.
2nd May 2015 9:50 am
SouthernWombat
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Devon
Posts: 224
This is well covered by the Bodsys Brake Bible which you can search for on here.
Great write up, helped me with the pad change as well as replacing the sensor after it broke! If you need a new one take care as it was changed part way through the years - I got mine from AF Factors next day delivery.
2nd May 2015 9:59 am
theanswers
Member Since: 30 Jun 2010
Location: Sligo/ Belfast
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Thanks - Will Have a look!
I bought a new one on eBay. It say's it's compatible with 2005 - so we will see!
2nd May 2015 10:04 am
Allan_T
Member Since: 10 Sep 2012
Location: Northampton
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What are the symptoms? The ABS sensor is fitted to the steering knuckle and is routed to a connector above the wheelarch liner.
This is the nearside with the wheelarch liner removed.
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2nd May 2015 10:05 am
theanswers
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Fault List
The issues are;
- No Speedo
- No Special Programs
- No HDC
- Air Suspension will not rise (previous owner had coils in, I changed these out)
- Park Brake Fault
Handheld unit says front left ABS/ Speedo Sensor Faulty.
I'm I on the right track?
2nd May 2015 10:16 am
Allan_T
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Location: Northampton
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I would say so, a wheel speed signal is required and would certainly affect the speedometer, special programmes and HDC as they all rely on the ABS module for specific functions.GAP IID Pro Multi Vehicle Defender L316 2007-2015 - Discovery 3 - Discovery 4 - Discovery Sport L550 - Freelander 2 - Range Rover Evoque L538 - Range Rover L322 - Range Rover L405 - Range Rover Sport L320 - Range Rover Sport L494 Electrical Fault Diagnostics
2nd May 2015 10:29 am
Robbie
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Check the wiring first before buying a new sensor.
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I believe a replacement has already been sourced from Ebay, but a visual inspection and wiring check should be first on the list GAP IID Pro Multi Vehicle Defender L316 2007-2015 - Discovery 3 - Discovery 4 - Discovery Sport L550 - Freelander 2 - Range Rover Evoque L538 - Range Rover L322 - Range Rover L405 - Range Rover Sport L320 - Range Rover Sport L494 Electrical Fault Diagnostics
2nd May 2015 10:59 am
theanswers
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Cheers Lads.
Correct, I imagine visual inspection should have been more first port of call, however the part wasn't expensive and I just ordered it.
Anyways, it worked! All issues mentioned above have been fixed.
Now to the next ones!
2nd May 2015 5:35 pm
Allan_T
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Good job GAP IID Pro Multi Vehicle Defender L316 2007-2015 - Discovery 3 - Discovery 4 - Discovery Sport L550 - Freelander 2 - Range Rover Evoque L538 - Range Rover L322 - Range Rover L405 - Range Rover Sport L320 - Range Rover Sport L494 Electrical Fault Diagnostics
2nd May 2015 6:11 pm
BBB
Member Since: 01 Apr 2015
Location: Chester
Posts: 269
Just had a little mishap changing the wheel bearing and broke the speed sensor.
Got all the warning light mentioned now, ABS,HDC Park brake etc
Just wondered if it will be alright to drive this, approx. 14 mile round trip to go get a spare
Suspension seems to be down
Also can't see any mention of this being changed for later years, does anyone know anymore about this, as was mentioned earlier in the thread.
Was booked in for wheel alignment first thing tomorrow, will they not be able to do this now??
Can do without the car if needs be tomorrow, so they are £22 from advanced factors,would they be that much dearer than the stealersThere is no I in team, but there are five in Individual Brilliance
Disco gone, emigrated to a VW Amarok
29th Sep 2015 6:15 pm
theanswers
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Safe to drive. However as you are on the bump stops you should take it easy as you have no suspension.
It will also not clock miles and therefore you will have no speedo.
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