Beware ABS sensors

[glanrichbex]

Hi People,

I decided to buy a new front off side ABS sensor from flea bay, I asked the dealer if it was compatible, he took my registration and later that day he replied that it is.

Today when I came to fit it, there was absolutely no problem, it went in O.K and I tightened up the small bolt and all looked well.......until I decided to try and turn the hub by hand - it was locked solid

When I extracted the sensor out about 20mm the hub was free to turn again.

Imagine what would have happened if I had slapped the wheel back on and driven off.:doh

They're not all the same as it says on so many advertisements for these sensors on ebay ..... could have been expensive!!

 

[emjaybee]

Hi People,

I decided to buy a new front off side ABS sensor from flea bay, I asked the dealer if it was compatible, he took my registration and later that day he replied that it is.

Today when I came to fit it, there was absolutely no problem, it went in O.K and I tightened up the small bolt and all looked well.......until I decided to try and turn the hub by hand - it was locked solid

When I extracted the sensor out about 20mm the hub was free to turn again.

Imagine what would have happened if I had slapped the wheel back on and driven off.:doh

They're not all the same as it says on so many advertisements for these sensors on ebay ..... could have been expensive!!

There is a "Sticky" page for problems with suppliers and parts.

If you put the details on there it may help someone else avoid having a problem as well.

:thumb2

 

[Banshee]

As above, please let me know details and I'll sticky that in the thread mentioned

 

[Mav96]

Hi People,

I decided to buy a new front off side ABS sensor from flea bay, I asked the dealer if it was compatible, he took my registration and later that day he replied that it is.

Today when I came to fit it, there was absolutely no problem, it went in O.K and I tightened up the small bolt and all looked well.......until I decided to try and turn the hub by hand - it was locked solid

When I extracted the sensor out about 20mm the hub was free to turn again.

Imagine what would have happened if I had slapped the wheel back on and driven off.:doh

They're not all the same as it says on so many advertisements for these sensors on ebay ..... could have been expensive!!

Do you have the part No for the one you got ?

 

[Monaro Pete]

That's why it's always a good idea to offer the parts side by side to compare like for like.

 

[glanrichbex]

I can't put the two parts side by side because the old one eventually came out in a million bits by drilling and using a hammer and old screwdriver along with a certain amount of bad language ( almost as good as plus gas)

The part number of the new part that is too long and fouls the ABS ring is 0703377.

I suppose one solution would be to make a collar for it to sit on so that it sits just short of the ABS ring.

 

[solarman216]

I would clean the hole and the sensor and fit it with Silicon mastic, (low modulus) it will stay in place, but if you need to remove it a few twists and it is out, Rick

 

[Mav96]

I dont know the year of your motor, but the number you have supplied is for years 2002-2005. There are many versions most quite expensive for what it is.

 

[Monaro Pete]

I can't put the two parts side by side because the old one eventually came out in a million bits by drilling and using a hammer and old screwdriver along with a certain amount of bad language ( almost as good as plus gas)

I know that feeling :lol

 

[glanrichbex]

I dont know the year of your motor, but the number you have supplied is for years 2002-2005. There are many versions most quite expensive for what it is.

My Terrano is 05 plate