Hi, my ABS light keeps coming on and off, it started a few months ago when it was heavy rain and the roads had lots of suface water after a few miles it went back off again, it happend again 2 weeks ago same weather conditions, but now it keeps coming on when its not raining???

Any Ideas please??

 

id vet the codes scanned for the abs computer go from there.

 

The ring gets rusty and the ABS sensor can't read the signal so the dash light comes on. It's a common problem with lots of cars, not just the Van's...

 

Hi thanks for the reply, what ring do you mean, and what can i do to fix it? do i need an new ABS sensor?

Thanks

 

- this is a CV joint
- it has an ABS RING as part of the joint
- the sensor 'reads' grooves in the ring

TimmyTim refers to the fact that these rings get rusted and the ABS sensor can no longer accurately read them.

 

For 2 years, going to the local garage and using their car wash lance to wash around the general area behind the wheels cleared it.
Eventually I needed to get a couple of sensors.

Cant remember if the front rings are visible (the rear ones are enclosed) but if you can see them, clean them up with a wire brush and a small screwdriver and see how you go.

 

Hi Scotsman my 2004 grand voyager 2.5 crd just died the other day and it was same as yours the car was turning over but would not start and the timing belt has gone !!!! just wondering how much damage your car sustained ?? what needed replaced?

ps do you still have the injector puller ? if so interested in selling it ? need to get rocker cover off to check the damage
Thanks
Dave Belfast

 

Hi Dave, I'll send you a wee message.

Scratch that, cant seem to. Needed timing belt, tensioner, 8 x cam follower assemblies with hydraulics, 4 x orings, 4 x copper washers, cam carrier gasket and water pump.

At that time, about £475 and £185 for the water pump.

I've still got the injector tool and also the timing tool (you would need that too for a snapped belt). Wouldnt sell, but I have hired them out in the past.

If you can change your settings to accept messages, I'll get in touch.

Rab