ABS Problem on my Newly Acquired 89n 200TQA Resolved!

[Kevin Phillips]

>------Original Message------
>From: "Bill Rowe" <browe58 at netzero.net>
>1.  The wheel sensors off an 87 5ktq will work on an 89 200tqa.  All you
>need to do is remove the sleeve before inserting the older style sensor.  I
>just wedged a samll piece of aluminum so that it fit snugly, since there's
>no way to bolt it down.  Took her for a test drive and no more "ABS Off"
>lite and braking was definitely improved.  I realize I run the risk of it
>coming loose over time but maybe I'll be lucky and never have to address
it.

Your talking about brakes here, hoping you will be lucky !!!!!
False inputs to the system can cause unpredictable and dangerous braking, as
reported by Phil P

>2.  There is no adjustment on the newer push in types.  You just push 'em
in
>and leave alone.  That's what I did.  They're not rubbing, lite doesn't
>coming on, and braking feels awesome.

Not true. You are suppost to put a sacrificial plastic cap on end and push
in fully. The plastic will wear slightly and the sensor is then at the
correct depth. I confess here that I pushed sensor fully in then backed out
a gnat's tadger.

Kevin Phillips, W MA
1990 200TQ 135,000 miles.
1995 Saab 900SE Turbo Convertible 104,000 miles