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RAE190 03-18-1999 09:50 PM

My Antilock light is on in my 86 190 2.3-16, it came on last week when I picked it up from the shop. They had just replaced my shocks and all control arms and now the antilock light is on. When I took it back they said my front ABS sensors were bad. The insulation was completely worn off of them. So I took the ones off my other 16V, one is new and the other one is in great shape. But the antilock light is still on. When I replaced the sensors I cleaned them with brake parts cleaner. I have tested the brakes and the ABS is not working (on old tires). PLEASE help, what do I need to check. I just had new P-Zeros put on the car today and I do not want to flat spot them. The ABS worked on the other 16V that I took the sensors off of, so I assume the are still fine. Any help is appreciated, I want the ABS back so I can feel free to use the brakes hard again. Thanks in advance.

Adrian Eckenrod
MBCA, PCA, BMWCCA & SCCA* member
86 190 2.3-16
87 190 2.3-16

[This message has been edited by RAE190 (edited 03-18-99).]

Benzmac 03-18-1999 09:59 PM

Many times when you disturb an old senor, I.E. move it from one vehicle to another, it can cause an open or short circuit in the sensor wire. Have you checked the rear senor? In isolated cases I have replaced them. All ABS sensors can be checked for open or shorts with a simple multimeter. I use a scope to really see what they are sending to the control module. Good luck!

M.B.DOC 03-19-1999 10:07 PM

FIRST QUESTION ??? DOES THE ABS LIGHT GO OUT AFTER STARTING?? IF THE LIGHT DOES GO OUT & COME BACK ON W/DRIVING THEN AT LEAST ONE OF THE WHEEL SPEED SENSORS AREN'T BEING "READ" BY THE COMPUTER. CHECK RESISTANCE W/OHM METER AT EACH CONNECTOR.
IF THE LIGHT DOESN'T GO OUT AFTER STARTING YOU PROBALLY HAVE A VOLTAGE SUPPLY PROBLEM.

RAE190 03-20-1999 11:51 AM

Thanks for the help. I have found the problem, apparently the right front sensor didn't make the trip from one car to the other. The new ABS sensor will be in Monday. Although I hate paying $110 for a sensor because the shop wasn't careful when they did my shocks. Thanks again.

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Adrian Eckenrod
MBCA, PCA, BMWCCA & SCCA* member
86 190 2.3-16
87 190 2.3-16
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