4 yellow lights- solved

[bigwinn]

Evening all

Keep getting a recurring 4 yellow light alert

Sometimes it clears on restarting the car, other times it needs resetting using code reader/Carly

Scan detail:



I’ve had the osf ABS sensor unplugged and cleaned when I did the suspension but it’s still recurring

So: is it advisable to replace the sensor? Or do I need to look elsewhere?

Cheers

Stuart

 

[Zforbes]

I'd have a look at the reluctor ring to check for cracks before replacing the sensor but likely the sensor IMO

 

[bigwinn]

I'd have a look at the reluctor ring to check for cracks before replacing the sensor but likely the sensor IMO

Can you inspect that without taking the hub off?

 

[Zforbes]

Probably not, haven't done one on the front axle and never owned an E85/6 it's likely corroded on a older car but id say it's either the sensor or what the sensor takes it's reading from that is your issue, if a sensor is reasonable cost its worth trying a replacement, if it doesn't work I'd order the reluctor. probably cheaper to buy than the sensor but never easy to swap over.

I've known them to be ok after a clean though so a strip down might be an option if you have time and good with the spanners.

 

[Zforbes]

Just a thought, I'm pretty sure you can check ABS sensor with a multimeter, maybe worth a go?

 

[Umfaan]

Probably the reluctor ring ......can be cleaned through the Sensor hole ...( i think i have seen a You tube Video .....how to clean ).....a bugger to change though .First stop ...new sensor .

 

[bigwinn]

Sensor is about 13 quid on autodoc so I’ll try that first

Cheers all

 

[Zforbes]

Sensor is about 13 quid on autodoc so I’ll try that first

Cheers all

At £13 I dont think you're wrong to try it first, it's a very likely cause but please let us know what the fix is, not enough threads that have a resolution

 

[bigwinn]

Sensor is about 13 quid on autodoc so I’ll try that first

Cheers all

At £13 I dont think you're wrong to try it first, it's a very likely cause but please let us know what the fix is, not enough threads that have a resolution

100% will do

 

[enuff_zed]

Sensor is about 13 quid on autodoc so I’ll try that first

Cheers all

At £13 I dont think you're wrong to try it first, it's a very likely cause but please let us know what the fix is, not enough threads that have a resolution

100% will do

Hi Stuart,
I did actually record my findings on the same issue when I changed the brake discs on Vall's.
Though I kept clear of the sensor itself, the hammering that it took to remove the front left disc obviously upset the old sensor.
I tried cleaning the ring, with a cloth on a stick through the sensor hole, but no joy.
New sensor fitted, sorted it.

PS. I think the sensors were different numbers left and right?

 

[bigwinn]

At £13 I dont think you're wrong to try it first, it's a very likely cause but please let us know what the fix is, not enough threads that have a resolution

100% will do

Hi Stuart,
I did actually record my findings on the same issue when I changed the brake discs on Vall's.
Though I kept clear of the sensor itself, the hammering that it took to remove the front left disc obviously upset the old sensor.
I tried cleaning the ring, with a cloth on a stick through the sensor hole, but no joy.
New sensor fitted, sorted it.

PS. I think the sensors were different numbers left and right?

Here’s hoping it’s the sensor- got one on the way from autodoc as we speak!

Cheers

Stuart

 

[bigwinn]

So far- sensor replacement has solved the 4 yellows issue

Fingers crossed it remains that way!

 

[enuff_zed]

So far- sensor replacement has solved the 4 yellows issue

Fingers crossed it remains that way!

They certainly don't like shock waves from the BFH when removing discs! Hopefully cured it then?

 

[bigwinn]

So far- sensor replacement has solved the 4 yellows issue

Fingers crossed it remains that way!

They certainly don't like shock waves from the BFH when removing discs! Hopefully cured it then?

Hope so! Still no sign so I think that’s everything done on the 2.5!!!

Sat waiting patiently for mr autodoc!!!

 

[enuff_zed]

I think that’s everything done on the 2.5!!!

Will you actually be driving it now then.

 

[bigwinn]

I think that’s everything done on the 2.5!!!

Will you actually be driving it now then.

Hell yeah!!