subarucity Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 I HAVE A 1998 SUBARU FORESTER S MODEL. THE ABS LIGHT REMAINS ON. IS THERE ANY WAY TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS? iS THERE A FUSE OR ANYTHING THAT COULD CAUSE IT TO COME ON? ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTINS ARE PLUGGED INTO EACH WHEEL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAezb Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 I HAVE A 1998 SUBARU FORESTER S MODEL. THE ABS LIGHT REMAINS ON. IS THERE ANY WAY TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS? iS THERE A FUSE OR ANYTHING THAT COULD CAUSE IT TO COME ON? ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTINS ARE PLUGGED INTO EACH WHEEL. Start with checking the battery, it's terminal connections, and altenator charging system. Slightly low voltage can sometimes trigger the Brake and/or ABS indicators (have personally experienced this). If the Battery indicator is not lit as well, most likely ok but doesn't hurt to check anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 Start as stated above. the second most common reason is a dirty sensor. You just need to get under the car remove and clean the sensors (wipe them off). Subaru ABS is like the rest of the car, seems to last for the life of the car. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie94 Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 not meaning to hi-jack but... has anyone ever replace the sensors? i have one that got damaged when that notched wheel some how came loose while driving an chewed up the sensor end.. i'm hopeing that it'll be simple (i'm sure it won't be cheap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 Yah the ABS wheel speed sensor is about $120 OE. Did the tone wheel get damaged as well? Replacement looks pretty straightforward. There are specs for the clearance between the sensor and tone wheel teeth that must be measured and maintained during installation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea#3 Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 I HAVE A 1998 SUBARU FORESTER S MODEL. THE ABS LIGHT REMAINS ON. IS THERE ANY WAY TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS? iS THERE A FUSE OR ANYTHING THAT COULD CAUSE IT TO COME ON? ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTINS ARE PLUGGED INTO EACH WHEEL. Read the codes and see what you get ( see attached) Hope this helps SEA#3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie94 Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Yah the ABS wheel speed sensor is about $120 OE. Did the tone wheel get damaged as well? Replacement looks pretty straightforward. There are specs for the clearance between the sensor and tone wheel teeth that must be measured and maintained during installation. i was surprised that the tone wheel didn't get damaged considering how badly the sensor tip got bent and chewed up..i'll have to check around for the cheapest.maybe junk yard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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