[Shotimes] Testing ABS

[Ian Fisher]

The symptom sounds similar to most ABS gap related
issues. I also had this symptom when I damaged an ABS
sensor which came loose but was still seated in the
spindle. Check the ABS rings but also check to make
sure that the sensors are firmly seated into the
spindles. If you have to replace a sensor; have fun.
IIRC, your car came from NY and I'm sure its stuck in
there fast. :)

Ian



--- Bruce Malachuk <bmalach1@nycap.rr.com> wrote:
 
> 
> With the problem you describe it sounds like a
> craccked ABS ring on one of
> the front axles. Had that happen to a 93 I sold a
> while back. 
> 
> 
> Bruce J Malachuk
> 
> *	94 Opal Frost MTX 
> *	93 Emerald Green MTX - SOLD 
> *	93 Black ATX - New Parts CAR 
> *	95 Silver Frost ATX SE - SLO -Buyer waiting 
> *	96 TR - Cam Failed parts car :-(
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Peter Chase
> Sent: Friday, July 22, 2005 2:08 PM
> To: Sholist
> Subject: [Shotimes] Testing ABS
> 
> Is there a way to test individual ABS sensors? 
> Whenever I'm coming to a
> stop, at around 5 mph, my ABS will come on,
> immediately dumping line
> pressure, making coming to a complete stop before
> hitting the car in front
> of me (or rolling downhill into an intersection)
> quite interesting.  I've
> now removed the ABS fuse to eliminate the problem,
> but I'd like to be able
> have ABS again someday.  Initially, I thought my
> problem was due to grease
> buildup on my lf wheel speed sensor due to a cracked
> CV boot.  However,
> since replacing the CV joint and cleaning all of the
> gunk off of the sensor,
> the problem remained.  It seems like as the car is
> coming to a stop and the
> wheels are barely turning, one of the sensors loses
> its signal and the car
> thinks it's skidding, activating the ABS.  Is there
> any kind of automatic
> test, or do I just have to unplug one sensor at a
> time and look for a
> particular type of signal as I manually turn the
> wheel?
> Thanks,
>     Pete
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