Finally changing the ABS sensor on my daily civic
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Might have rabbited on a bit in this one but at least we got there in the end! Enjoy
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My car has the same fault today. I’ve taken it to a very reliable local mechanic but this was good to watch to see what is involved in the repair. Don’t think I could tackle this myself!
Glad I wasn't the only one with a tough time on my Rear N/S ABS Sensor.
FWIW, I doused the retaining bolt in fast penetrating oil multiple times, wire brush it and knocked off any heavy caked rust with an old chisel.
I think the socket I used was either smaller or larger by one size than recommended too.
When it came to removing the sensor, I too felt the inability to pull from behind. So I chopped the front protruding from the hub off directly with a chisel, then rotated the disk hub so one of the holes lined up with where the sensor was, and with a hole punch and hammer (having removed the retaining bolt on the other side), tapped it through.
I went to drill out like others had recommended and the drill bit came too close to the teeth under the sensor for my liking (I'm in construction so I'm very familiar with using a drill).
Hence I opted to leave that route and punch it through.
Before putting the new one in, I got a round file and made sure to remove any gunk in there, and put some grease on the sides of the sensor to help it through. Wiping any excess off once in place.
Otherwise a success and your video will definitely assist, I managed to get some step by step photos from Civinfo but videos definitely tell more of the story, so this will help others tremendously.
Not to mention that inadvertent crap that happens haha. Top man.
It just cost me 210 pounds at a local garage for the front passenger side one =/. I have absolutely no knowledge about mechanics, so I had to do it.
It started a few months ago showing me the error in the dashboard and after turning the car off and on again, it disappeared. Then it did it again for 3-4 times in the next 3-4 months, and finally it stayed on completely for about 1 week until I decided to take the car to the local garage, as the brakes were so bad! (even if I changed all discs and pads one year prior). I think the whole ABS and VSA systems were OFF. Car was really unsafe.
Now it's much better! =D Though I have to do something about the rear callipers as the wheels get hot from time to time, they might get stuck or something. Ohhhw, it drives me crazy, but I love this car, no matter what.
@@user-ok1xz5if4j Yeah for sure it's a great and reliable car, just needs looking after.
As for your rears getting hot, it's likely either the slider pin needs greasing (maybe a boot is cracked, you'd have to check), or your retaining/spring clips are gripping the pad too tightly. This is caused by caked up rust and much where they sit. The pads should slide in the metal spring clip very easy.
When I replaced my boots and slider pins I had the same issue. Had to get a flat file and file the caliper where the spring clips sit down until the pads moved nicely (add some copper grease after filing it down).
This can be done without removing the brake line but you will need a piston tool to wind it back in. Maybe see if you can borrow one or if you have a mechanically minded friend with tools that you can both do the job with. :)
@@EvoBeard Do you remember what size bolt you used to replace the ABS sensor?
I ended up having to drill the rear sensor out of my 2.2 Civic back plate. One thing to note, the warning on mine didn't go off until the car was driven. I used a ebay HDS (Honda Diagnostic System) to diagnose mine. It would be worthwhile for you to get one. They're very easy to use.
How much was it mate ??
Had the same problem with the broken off sensor,yours is the only video that shows this (fn) model ,keep up the good work m8
The so mentioned chisel is a punch
Correct 👍🏻
Did mine recently on the fn2, read on forums they drilled the sensor out
I just used a flat edge screwdriver, put it through one of the holes in the hub, then smash it 2 or 3 times with a lump hammer, sensor out. all be in it a few pieces but completley out, took like 30 seconds
Then clean the hole up a bit with a small round file etc.
And put some grease on the back plastic part of new sensor
yep drilled mine out as well it wasnt to bad the biggest pain is finding out which one hadgone with out a tester
cheers! gonna try this tomorrow, looks like ill have to take the disk off too, pray for me
No worries mate good luck!
Man went and got an ice cream at 2:41 that’s why it was cut short 😂
Great video thanks
Did you have to get a diagnostics to find out which sensor it was and also how much would a diagnostic test be?,your knowledge would be greatly appreciated
Just changed my sensor and the ‘abs vsa’ code wasn’t on when we started the car but came on as we first drove off up the road. Any idea would be appreciated, I wondered if the new sensor needs something doing to it with the diagnostic computer….?
@@greeniemeenie1 i think usually the code needs clearing after you change the sensor so definitely give that a go.
Another top tutorial with the added bonus of real potential problems captured. Cheers again Lew.
That's always my aim mate. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻
Thanks for the clip!
I't helps with me diagnosing the Abs Vsa fault.
Got my MOT coming up on my mk8 and been driving for the past couple weeks with the abs/vsa lights on. Didnt realise it was an MOT fail until i googled it. Which led me to this video. So now i need to locate which ones faulty and go from there
How did you find out which one it was? I'm in the same boat.
@@ColKlinkerhofen need to take it to a garage or friend that has a top of the range OBD reader. Will come up with an abs fault and abs sensor fault on whichever side. Change the faulty abs sensor and both faults will auto clear
@@ARG.Carp1 ah brilliant I'll ask around thanks!
@@ColKlinkerhofenyou can also use paper clip trick and read the codes on ur dash
Got that old sensor off and that seized bolt. Ordered a replacement for tomorrow. However, still got the actual sensor bit stuck in. Do I need to unscrew the bolts on the drum then drop the calliper to push that last bit out? Great video BTW
Good job I need this for my civic as well but IAM not sure I can do myself
Daily Civic sounds like a really boring newspaper 📰😴
😂😂😂
Awesome video as always mate!
Thanks buddy!
Hi Lew quick question my civic 2011 1.4 vtec has its SRS air bag light on sometimes. Then turns off and will not come on again after a few weeks. Any advise please?
I've never come across that mate so I'm not sure, sorry.
I've got an fn2 type r and my abs light comes on when I get over 45mph, just had all my wheel bearings changed and one of the sensors too, any ideas why is coming on when the speed builds up?
Hmmmm that is very strange. I'm not sure on that one. Unless there's vibration in the hub or something 🤷🏻♂️
i don't suppose u know wether the sensor/cable is the same for the front?
I'm sorry I don't know if it is.
How did you know what sensor it was mate? Mine has come on since I changed rear hub with sensor. I didn't have any issues like this before.
My dad used a code reader that's manufacturer specific mate with a screen on it. It could identify which one it was mate.
I had a flat battery last week and had to buy a new one from the RAC. He diagnosed it for me.
Mate I have a 09 Type S. A few hours ago ABS/VSA started flashing on my dashboard. Is this most likely to be a sensor issue? Cheers
More than later likely but you'd need to get a code reader on it that can identify which sensor it is.
How can I figure out which side os gone? Just had the fault come on mine.
You need a code reader that looks at faults in more detail. One that's tailored for Hondas and it should tell you the location of the sensor
Great video 📹
Thank you 😊
Did this problem send your civic in to limp mode. Be cause mine has hardly any revs
No mine didn't do that.
@@FNLEW cheers for getting back to me mate. Appreciate it.
@@user-vx3bn6dp7u no problem dude. Hope you get it sorted 👍🏻
Do you have too remove the discs and caliper of . if you needs to change abs sensor.?
If the sensor won't come out and you need to brake it out with a punch then yes you will need to remove them to access it.
@@FNLEWmy civic says vsa Check system but not abs what does that mean?
@@zhanrakipovski4232 I'm not sure. You would need to connect it to a code reader.
Im looking for a 1.8 or a 2.2 civic i have £1500 have you seen anything good about? Im near blackpool buddy. Any info would be appreciated
I got one for you dm me 1.8
I literally have my MOT tomorrow, is there any way to determine which one of my sensors have gone bad? I have a really basic OBD scanner that only gives me a generic ABS fault so no there is no telling which one is bad.
Unfortunately it's a more in-depth code reader that you'll need to find out.
@@FNLEW any recommendations?
@@danieltattersall5576my dad borrowed his from work so I don't unfortunately.
I got the RAC to determine mine. They replaced the original battery last week after 102000 miles so he did me a favour. Not to mention doing a 30 mile round trip to get a battery that works on my type s
Great work lew
Thanks for the help 👍🏻
So I took my car to a garage for this very reason. They let an apprentice have a go.... and bam snapped the bolt but can't fit me in until 3 weeks basically said If I find someone to get the bolt out.... my question is how would I do that? As I saw in the vid you had this very problem
You have to take off the disk and caliper and drill it through or punch in through the opposite way.
@@FNLEW Do you remember what size bolt you used to replace the ABS sensor with?
@@ashleyjaycock2012 I can't unfortunately mate sorry. I think I just rifled through a bunch until one fit.
How did you find out which one was faulty?
Thanks
A code reader that can read Honda specific codes and not just general fault codes
I’ve a 2017, washing the car was putting all the amber lights on, was told by Honda 1 abs sensor. I said just change them all as in winter it’ll happen again. Nope it’s okay. Here I am again driving this morning, boom all lights on, it’s WATER related. I shouldn’t have to pay. These connections should be waterproof. Honda won’t admit this. I’ve had many cars for decades and this issue is pi ssing me off.
Did yours look like any water ingress had occurred mate? Cheers
@@MrSmid888 that's crap mate. No, not In the sensor itself. Only corrosion on the hub itself.
@@FNLEW I had the issue with just ABS on a 7th Gen civic. Back then just hunt around a scrap yard and get a sensor for £20. Nothings easy nowadays. Cheers
Got the same issue can I ask would it be the rear or could it be the front also?
I think it can be any that throws the code up. It's just having a decent enough reader that tells you which one it is.
@FNLEW thanks man, yeah the reader I have doesn't pin point so to a friend's garage it will go 👍
Yeah I got it sorted and my old sensor was also seized but my caliper bolts are also seized so what a job haha. In the end the trusty dremell drilled the old one out from the back side 😂 now to get those bolts cracked out and replaced 😮💨
Where did you get the new ABS sensor from mate?
From bullseye bud
He used a rollpin punch. Not a chisel
Cheers 👍🏻
Awesome interesting vid m8 👍
Thank you mate ☺️
Hi Lew, is this sensor the same on the Type R?
It'll definitely be in the same place but I'd search for a type R one specifically to buy.
Nice job👍
Thank you 😊
Isn’t the steering angle sensor in tire too?
From what i know from other cars, steering angle sensors are located in the steering column.
Did you use oem sensors?
They were aftermarket sensors
@@FNLEW ok mate I fitted ones off eBay the other day and for some reason the car doesn’t like them got another set coming today so wish me luck 🤙
Have you ever changed the oil pressure switch?
No sorry I've never done that.
@@FNLEW no problem cheers.
Would not try this at all. uggh. how much does the new sensor cost?
It's not fun. About £20 - £30 I think. Depends on the brand.
@@FNLEW ah thanx. doesnt sound as difficult to get a replacement as it is to install. which is good.
£140 from Honda
Where did you get the sensors from?
Bullseye
@@FNLEW Bullseye 😂😂 Is that in the USA?
@@russellmay9841 haha I'm not sure 😂 it's just a motor part company in the UK
@@FNLEW never heard of it, maybe it’s coz I’m down south?
@@russellmay9841 possibly. Euro car parts would be just as useful I'm guessing
hi mate are you still selling merch as a recently come across your channel and just bought a red fn2! plus we have the same name lol.
Haha amazing mate! Unfortunately not at the minute but I'd love to launch some again in future 🙂
@@FNLEW such a shame no worries mate quick question what engine oil do you use in yours?
@@lewyscole4679 one day mate I'll have a range of stuff 😊 I use miller's oil 5w30 fully synth
Hoe did you know which of the 4 sensors it was?
And how much was the part?
Used a code reader that recognises Honda's specifically. The part was no more than £20
lew how u find out which sensor had gone knowing ur dad i guess u used a obs which does abs
Bang on mate. He had to borrow a reader from someone at work who used to work for Honda. Full touch screen unit that's beyond me 😅
That's the kinda thing I had to buy as I didn't fancy doing the manual way
@fnlew could you ask your dad if you can do the short obd pin method on this car? I recall seeing that you can short certain pins and see how many times it flashes on the dash, telling you which corner it is. I'll try find the guide.
@@Darkened_Sol yeah short pin 4 and 9 on the ODB there's a guide on civinfo
gt 85 good stuff wd40 is cat piss