[Shotimes] Testing ABS

[BOB FISHER]

my abs did this and turned no codes and turned out to be that my passenger 
front sensor ring had come loose.fixed it and no problems since.it slid far 
enough that it didn't contact the sensor making the abs activate.BOB
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Chase" <pbchase@gmail.com>
To: "Sholist" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2005 2:07 PM
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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