anti-lock light on

[etcsho]

I recently did some work on the passenger side driveshaft (working around the sensor), and now that I have it all together, the anti-lock brake light comes on, and stays on after starting to drive a few seconds.

The break pedal has the pulsating feel (like the anti-lock is working) for a few seconds, then stops.

How is the easiest way to find out what is going on? Does the anti-lock set a code in the computer like other sensors do?

 

[etcsho]

Last night I hooked my code reader up to the anti-lock connector on the firewall.

I got 6 or 7 codes (I left them at home, or I would post them here), but 3 or 4, and the very last one were all relating to the right front sensor.

If I "fought" with this to remove it recently, is it likely that I damaged the sensor?

Is AutoZone, NAPA, etc the best place to get a replacement...and does anyone know the cost?

Also, do you just pull and twist on it to get it off the spindle? I removed the retainer bolt, but had a tough time getting it removed (finally gave up, and did not have to remove it).

 

[NiNeTy Fo SHO]

I thought my abs relay had went out, and I checked autozone, and they told me they didnt carry it and I would have to go to advance auto, dealership, or another parts carrier. So I doubt autozone has it.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[MGidish]

I looked at a couple of sites for the abs module. Rockauto.com had the cheapest at $194.00, $50 core is included in that price. So, $144 after sending your old one to them.

<small>[ August 07, 2002, 08:27 PM: Message edited by: MGidish ]</small>

 

[Hubes]

u check the abs fuse? might as well if you didn;t

 

[warmachine]

You can get a new RH front ABS sensor from RockAuto.com. It's Wagner part F121038 and it sells for $40.75. It's pressed into the spindle. You may have to hammer on the old one to get it out.

 

[etcsho]

By "pressed" do you mean special tools, or once you get the old one out, you can hand press the new one on?

I am trying to decide whether to take it to the dealer or replace this myself.

 

[etcsho]

To wind this thread up, I did break down and take it in to the dealer, and it was the RH sensor they replaced ($90 sensor and $80 labor). I thought the sensor was the problem, but hated to put it on, and then be something else causing the problem (ie., I did not want to "bet" on my diagnostic skills!!).

Thanks for all your help.

 

[adidasho]

my light was on and come to find out it was the rear antilock sensor that was damaged when the wheel/brake assembly was removed. I got it replaced for $35 inc. labor.