[V6-12v] ABS Light On

Tom Christiansen tomchr at gmail.com
Thu Jul 5 02:10:07 EDT 2007


David,

The ABS sensor should just pull out. I seem to recall it having a
rubber boot on it. I'd be a little careful with the penetrating oil.
Maybe try some silicone or something that does not dissolve rubber.

Tom

On 7/4/07, David Torrey <davidtorrey2004 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Tom -
>
> Thanks to everyone.  It's probably rust  or dirt in
> the sensor - spline area.  I need to soak with
> penetrant oil for awhile to loosen sensors.  They are
> completely rusted in place.  Here in Maine, salt on
> roads in winter  takes its toll after 14 years.
>
> I won't be able to get to it until next week at the
> earliest.  I appreciate everyone's help.
>
> David
>
> --- Tom Christiansen <tomchr at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > It's probably in the archive. Try following the link
> > at the bottom of
> > the email and search by author. That has worked
> > pretty well for me
> > when I've been trying to find my old postings.
> >
> >
> > Tom
> >
> > On 7/3/07, Clive Young <cyoung1661 at rogers.com>
> > wrote:
> > > David
> > >
> > > I did some extensive troubleshooting with my ABS a
> > couple of years ago and
> > > posted extensive testing also. Unfortunately it
> > was on a computer I know
> > > longer have. Anyone else have these posts , it
> > included test points and
> > > voltage values.
> > >
> > > Mine turned out to be a speed sensor on one wheel
> > had backed right out.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: v6-12v-bounces at audifans.com
> > [mailto:v6-12v-bounces at audifans.com] On
> > > Behalf Of David Torrey
> > > Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 1:27 PM
> > > To: quattro at audifans.com; V6 List
> > > Subject: [V6-12v] ABS Light On
> > >
> > > My ABS light is on again.  I thought I had found
> > the problem.  When the
> > > light comes on the rear diff also locks up.  Green
> > light comes on in the
> > > console.  I have the 3 volume set of Haynes
> > manuals and they are almost
> > > totally useless.  Parts diagrams but no trouble
> > shooting.  I checked all
> > > electrical connections that I could find.  Under
> > the rear seat and under the
> > > hood.  Tried removing a speed sensor but didn't
> > want to break it.  What kind
> > > of measurement is required to test a speed sensor?
> >  Car is 1993 wagon
> > > CSQ100.
> > >
> > >   Best regards,
> > >   David
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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