ABS/ETC lights are off now ABS is over reacting - Land Rovers Only

Sign Guy · 12-12-2006, 03:02 PM

Hello all and welcome to my premier post! I just bought a '93 LWB w/ 150K on the clock and am new to Land Rovers. It has been well taken care of as far as I can tell. When I bought it the ABS and ETC lights were on. I figured out it was the front right wheel sensor causing tht error. Well now the lights are off but the ABS is trying to come on every time I use the brakes and the brake pedal sound like a miniature popcorn popper. I unplugged one of the sensors just so I could drive it. What gives?!?! ANY help would be greatly appreciated.

THANKS!

Bill in ATL

RageRover · 12-12-2006, 03:34 PM

Could be gunk or some sort of build up in the wheel speed sensor sprockets/gear teeth. Also, it might be some of the other sensors might have an internal issue.

Check the teeth on the hubs and see if there is any kind of nasty build up. When I first got my truck, it some how had cob webs growing all over them.

Also, does the ABS kick on when you hit a moderate-nasty bump/pot hole? As well as making tight turns? Mine does that once in a blue moon.

Sign Guy · 12-12-2006, 05:04 PM

I'm guessing I will have to pull the metal on the back/inner side of the wheels to get at the toothed gear, right? I would bet that is what it is. There are relays that click constantly above 5 or so MPH. When I apply the brakes it applies much more pressure to the left front wheel, enough to make it want to go in that direction. Not to be obtuse about the workings of ABS but would I need to go after the wheel that pulls hard or the opposite? One more question, ok two: What brake fluid do you guys use and is the bleeding any different from a non-ABS system?

Thanks,
Bill

Sign Guy · 12-15-2006, 05:27 PM

Ok, how in the world did you inspect the ABS ring? I've looked at the diagram of the assembly and poked around without success.

Thanks,
Bill

12-12-2006, 03:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sign Guy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NOOnan, GA Posts: 109 Gallery: 0	ABS/ETC lights are off now ABS is over reacting Hello all and welcome to my premier post! I just bought a '93 LWB w/ 150K on the clock and am new to Land Rovers. It has been well taken care of as far as I can tell. When I bought it the ABS and ETC lights were on. I figured out it was the front right wheel sensor causing tht error. Well now the lights are off but the ABS is trying to come on every time I use the brakes and the brake pedal sound like a miniature popcorn popper. I unplugged one of the sensors just so I could drive it. What gives?!?! ANY help would be greatly appreciated. THANKS! Bill in ATL

12-12-2006, 03:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,888 Gallery: 0	Could be gunk or some sort of build up in the wheel speed sensor sprockets/gear teeth. Also, it might be some of the other sensors might have an internal issue. Check the teeth on the hubs and see if there is any kind of nasty build up. When I first got my truck, it some how had cob webs growing all over them. Also, does the ABS kick on when you hit a moderate-nasty bump/pot hole? As well as making tight turns? Mine does that once in a blue moon. __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

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12-12-2006, 05:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sign Guy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NOOnan, GA Posts: 109 Gallery: 0	I'm guessing I will have to pull the metal on the back/inner side of the wheels to get at the toothed gear, right? I would bet that is what it is. There are relays that click constantly above 5 or so MPH. When I apply the brakes it applies much more pressure to the left front wheel, enough to make it want to go in that direction. Not to be obtuse about the workings of ABS but would I need to go after the wheel that pulls hard or the opposite? One more question, ok two: What brake fluid do you guys use and is the bleeding any different from a non-ABS system? Thanks, Bill

12-15-2006, 05:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sign Guy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NOOnan, GA Posts: 109 Gallery: 0	Ok, how in the world did you inspect the ABS ring? I've looked at the diagram of the assembly and poked around without success. Thanks, Bill

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