[s-cars] pulling codes - link to write up

[kirbyasmith]

Tom Mullane wrote:
> Couple o' comments on this:
> It is not uncommon for a failed CV boot to throw enough grease around so
> that some gets into the triggers on the outer joints.  If the triggers are
> packed with crap (or a Brooklyn tumbleweed) the ABS light will come on.
> 
> On the sensor installation, I often see marks on the tips of the sensors
> from rubbing on the triggers.  I've tried to "seat" the sensors then pull
> them back a smidge to give a small air gap but this always results in the
> "stutter" as the car comes to a stop.  Now I just bury them.  On both my
> C5's, the front ABS sensor tips are grooved from contact with the triggers.
> This predates any hacking I did on the cars.
> 
> Tom 


Audi make a plastic cap for ABS sensors intended to set the correct gap. 
  It is designed to wear off after installation.  While I can't say I've 
come across the description in my S-car Bentley, I have read it in my 
90q Bentley.

kirby

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