Hi all,

I recently broke the tip off one of my ABS Sensors. This caused the ABS warning light on the dashboard to illuminate. I have since replaced the sensor, but the light is still on.

Does the ECU record the error ? Does the ECU need the error clearing from its memory ? Or do I have a faulty replacement sensor.

If I use the Select box, can I just clear that one error code (I dont want to do a complete reset).

Many thanks

J.

 

Dont answer me then... :-(

Are the front ABS sensors the same as the rears? I know the wire exits at a different angle, but do they both work in the same manor? with the same output ?

Cheers,

J.

 

I'm not sure anyone knows 100% how error codes are kept, but I assumed that the ECU stored any fault codes until such time they were cleared by the select monitor (ie ECU reset). I have heard a story of a garage not being able to read fault codes, as the battery had been disconnected for too long.....

Sorry can't be of more help.

 

The ECU does keep a log of ABS faults - there's a self-diagnostic system where u earth one of the pins of a plug under the dash - the ABS light flashes a code, u earth and un-earth it 3 times in 12 seconds and it clears the memory - done it on my GC8 a few times. Need any help get in touch.

Edit: The ECU does reset to standard and has to 're-learn' the engine after being powerless for a while. Takes a few miles driving etc before the idling and stuff settles down again. I assume that'd be why they couldnt read fault codes after a period of being battery-less.

 

Erm dude, '22 June 1999, 23:22'

 

At least he should be able to sort out his fault now!