VTS ABS Warning light - Saxperience

Dave_J_UK · 22nd June 2005, 22:40

The ABS warning light has just come on! does anybody have an idea what the problem could be? do the discs and pads just need changing? because they are quite worn! or is there more to it than that?

Scott^p · 23rd June 2005, 00:49

the abs sensors wont be able to sense disc/pad thickness.

Most likely one of the sensors is dirty. Give them all a clean .

Dave_J_UK · 23rd June 2005, 03:03

Cheers for the info Scott!

Gav · 23rd June 2005, 03:20

it happend to mine about 1 month ago. i took it to citreon under garentee. 1 of the sensors were fucked. they cost £100 for 1 sensor and then there is fitting.

chrissyboy · 28th June 2005, 18:06

Mine has come on twice mate and both times it's been a faulty wheel sensor (front offside and rear nearside). As Scott says though, try cleaning the sensors first. They will almost certainly be caked in muck because they are magnetic and attract metal particles. To clean the rears, I found it best to get to the sensor head by removing protective back plate which is retained by three Torx screws as it is unlikely that you will be able to remove the sensor without destroying it as it will probably be corroded in place. Good luck!

Ratty · 29th June 2005, 20:34

also check the abs rings for damage, if the abs ring has a tooth missing (driveshaft on front, hubs on rear) then it causes havoc with the abs, but more than likely a dirty/dodgy sensor.

Dave_J_UK · 30th June 2005, 01:23

Thanks for the help guys!!!

I'll give it a try when I've got a bit of spare time!