How to clean ABS sensor ring

[@jasa198]

Perfect example of how a video should be made . Easy step by step and simple techniques which makes me come back to your videos for all my repairs. Well done .

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Glad you liked it!

[@ianwootton8144]

He doesn't play music loud over his talking , and I found him easy to understand . And makes it simple .

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Great info and Thank You. :-)

[@aegisbrax5325]

I feel ya man, I hate the videos with all the dang music, I need information, not entertainment.

[@vincentguiel5162]

Peter, I appreciate your easy to see and understand videos. You have saved me a lot of money by allowing me to repair these things myself. BRAVO!!

[@timbob987]

I like a video where they use an actual older vehicle as the example. Most videos use a new car, everything fairly clean and easy to fix. This is a real-world situation like most of us would find. Rusted hub where sensor mounts, trying to fix something late at night with a flashlight, and not always all the perfect tools for the emergency job. That's why it's DIY. Well done!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks 👍😊

[@chrisreid7645]

I appreciate how well this video is hard this guy is helping trying very hard in English brilliant video

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks. :-) I really appreciate your comment.

[@hectorlluveras9095]

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[@tomasnokechtesledger1786]

You didn't see his beginings. We supported him, but I couldn´t understand half a video, because I´m not native speaker, also. His english is pretty fine now! Improved a lot.

[@JormaKovanen]

I'm from Finland and definetly he is a native Finn, it is very easy to recognize his accent.

[@SmallandWoods]

He’s 100% Finnish haha. Talks like my dad. Love it

[@tsasonitsamiwaswilu2085]

This video should be viral.HollyWood could'nt make this.Dracula fixing a cars ABS fault at night.He speaks exactly like dracula his tone rate and speed.Dang it's night time dark he films it in high quality video with a led shop light.Really a great short video

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks ! 👍😃

[@jajcozucchini5438]

I love this guy ... awsome

[@Sonic32084]

A proper mechanic that gets to the route cause of the issue and doesn't just say "It's the ABS control module mate, that'll be £100!"

[@tarmotuljak8160]

I just have to say: Pretty nice finnish English - keep going, Peter 👍😇

[@SuperEnergyadvisor]

Thanks, Peter. Very clear and informative. I haven't touched these ABS parts since they were invented!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank for feedback. :-)

[@tarmotuljak8160]

Same do I, because still there is no reason for that. ☺

[@LLL-ki9lg]

thank you for showing where the sensor is located. I am having dashboard indicators flashing ABS warning. this video really helps.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hello and Thanks for your comment. :-)

[@joeseda8102]

Tip: When bolts break off and sensor can not be removed, drill right through them with closest sized drill bit to size of sensor. Remove any residue left in hole and make sure no material gets trapped between teeth on sensor ring. Take new sensor and apply a 1/4in ring of silicone sealer on new sensor's base and place sensor all the way down until it is flush with hub surface. Let silicone dry for about 20 minutes and reconnect wire as required. If you ever have to pull sensor out again, it will come out easily since no dirt or rusty bolt will be holding it in place. Never had one pop out, even on off road vehicles.

[@alabinibop]

Thanks 👍

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for comment. 👍

[@mark261166]

Thanks for taking the time to post your experience, much appreciated.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You for feedback. :-)

[@jorgetoloza269]

Great videon..i cleaned my abs sensors n abs light went out...thank you..

[@mohamedfiraz7041]

I hv a Benz 190E, I really appreciate your videos to clean ABS of my car .👌

[@badfox1962]

Thanks, you have really helped me with a constant headache.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi Sir and Thank You for feedback. :-)

[@rajhooblal5455]

Thank you Peter. You have a new sub. I've been having random dash ABS light on recently, I will definitely try this as a starting point.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for the sub!

[@tarmotuljak8160]

Yeah, some parts are really pretty rusty out there, I think You definitely can fix them up and running pretty well - thnx Peter 👍At least its pretty nice that wheel bearings is still in good conditions.

[@Crocodonkey]

Thanks bro. I learnt something. Love form Asia 🤍🍻

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for comment 👍😀

[@AK-ljkm]

😂🤣😆😆😆 ... I felt that I was listening to a Russian Mobster working on his car at night in his spare time...to stop himself from gunning down his lousy henchman. Looooooooll. Great video. Don't come after me. ☺😂👣👀🤣🤣🤣🤣😆 Respect!!! Thank you from Aamerika!!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Oh wow!

[@TheShinyShow]

These are my jeans, a shorter model *shows ripped up pair of trousers*. Great video.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Ok

[@idiotbox4180]

😂🤣👏

[@RG615]

Thx Peter for making this video....love your patience and detailed explanations on this "tight space" location. You rock!✌️

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

My pleasure!

[@KoKnYurAzz]

Thx for great video. I now know exactly where sensors are and what to look for. Plz keep up with more great info videos.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You. :-)

[@gunnarMyTube]

Nice video by Peter Finn. Taking ones time and dealing with the little details is the key to getting to the desired result. "It can´t be nothing. It must be totally clean". How true.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, Thanks for comment. :-)

[@ksbikr]

Good job Peter. Like your calm demeanor.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi And Many Thanks for Your comment. :-)

[@x2malandy]

I really enjoyed this video. Hard to get camera focus, light and tool to come together. Great job on what I was interested in.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks ! :-)

[@jobimboy]

Your voice is so familiar, you sound like Count Dracula from the Sesame Street 😂 thanks for the video bro 👌🏻

[@nicho8d]

Lots of people have made this joke, I can count 1 person, 2 persons, 3 persons ah ah ah

[@idiotbox4180]

🧛🏻‍♂️

[@DubzCo]

the james bond of mechanics..''I take my 10mm shocket..''

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

James Bond is create person. :-)

[@JOELknb]

DCTV DubzCo 0

[@nwatudonald8547]

I have a Lexus 300 which the speedometer is not waking what should I do.

[@nwatudonald8547]

I have a Lexus 300 which the speedometer is not waking what should I do.

[@nwatudonald8547]

I have a Lexus 300 which the speedometer is not waking what should I do.

[@plastite]

Thank You Peter , now I am less worried about doing the job. Just have to figure out which one is bad.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank you for comment. :-)

[@jorgec2019]

Just watched this great video I have a 2006 honda crv suddenly the ABS and 2 other lights are showing on the dash I bought a used ABS module but after seeing your video I think is just a matter of cleaning the sensor I'll try that first. Thank you for your video.

[@jeffrobertson1491]

I just went through this job and believe me, you need to pull the hub off to do a thorough job cleaning the ring gear and backing plate. Plug the bearing races and power wash the ring gear and inside of hub.. Lots of places for magnetic trash and metallic dust to hide. After my first attempt of pulling sensor and cleaning gear through the hole, the ABS light returned in a few miles. I pulled the sensor again and it had a full beard of magnetic dust again. Time to pull the hub and get serious. Power wash hub interior (with bearing area sealed off) and backing plate. Dry with compressed air at full force.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Great and Thanks for comment. :-)

[@blackbeardSCBC]

napalm works too

[@slump-n-myrump9957]

I'm subscribing just because his voice is soothing. :)

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

You are right. :-) Me too. ;-)

[@flyboy2610]

You've got one of the easy ones! On my Chevy Trailblazer the brakes and rotors have to come off.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Noted 👍

[@siriansight]

Excellent video,. Great work mate, cheers Ben (Australia)

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Awesome, thank you!👍

[@leopardcubpupkryky6940]

I didn't understand a word he said, but the video helped me clean my abs sensors.......go figure.

[@edthayre1973]

this guys helped me out a lot today with my rear brakes and hopefully this video will help me out with a current ABS light perminantly on

[@daphneywhyms7012]

thanks

[@luigiprovencher]

Did it work to get rid of the problem?

[@joefromny718]

hello, a little late to the party, But can I use some carb cleaner or brake cleaner on the inside wheel?

[@Linda-jf7ty]

Love this guy on many videos....very helpful...shoocket

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

I appreciate that!

[@queenslander954]

Well done Mr Finn , 👊

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

👍😀

[@paulrossiter9567]

Thankyou for your video 👏👏👏👏 Brilliant advice there. Take care car friend.

[@alexi153]

Good job Peter Finn...like what you do..

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for comment. :-)

[@RandomRetr0]

Thank you for this video. Explained well and simple to follow ☺️

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

👍

[@ruinunes8251]

My abs light came on twice yesterday. I think I will do some cleaning. I will check if my Dremel has some sort of small wire brush that fits inside the sensor hole, this way I can use the dremel while rotating the shaft to clean the abs ring all around without taking the disk and hub assembly off.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Good work

[@richardcowan996]

Did this fix your problem. I changed the wheel bearing in a 2013 Nissan rogue the The shield on the new one came off and cut the speed sensor off. When I took the old one off I twisted the bolt off holding the sensor so I did what the guy before you did and used the self tapping bolt to hold it in but my abs system isn't working I'm lost on what the problem could be. The New bearing, new sensor or something else I'm going to try to do this next. Thanks for the info

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Sensor replace helps too

[@kevinleeds979]

not sure if my question is answered since i am trying to buy rotors for my kia rio but this is a porsche! so i must inspect what is on my car to see if i find anything like this. somehow i had a different idea of how abs is supposed to operate and my car's abs does act strange sometimes.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Great comment, I appreciate your feedback. And please All discuss this topic ! 👍😀

[@gorskijakub]

maybe dremel's small metal brush gonna be good for "supersonic speed cleaning"? what do u thinking?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks and Good comment. :-)

[@Bartezz]

Thanx! Will have a go myself now I know how to do it.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Have fun!

[@larrywallace3637]

Good vid. Good info. I just had no idea Count Dracula had to do his own car maintenance!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You for feedback. Best Regards Peter. :-)

[@DusterMtnEX]

I agree. I was having a very bad day. I got a little insight and also some comic relief all in one. So this was very helpful in two way. Also as someone who can only speak english language, but also with an accent (southern) I always marvel at those who can speak it when it is not their native language. I also always appreciate anyone who does try, even if they can barely.

[@misterjones7929]

Thanks for posting, but did the sensor ring cleaning work? Presumably you had an ABS fault message? I'm trying to resolve an ABS fault message from the right hand rear wheel of my 2002 Volvo V70XC and the ABS sensor ring is difficult to clean as it's concealed and only accessible by removing the sensor and inserting a small file into the sensor hole and you can't see what you are doing. Any advice would be appreciated thanks.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, please use tester. It tells the accurate part

[@michaelradford8144]

Hi very good video brother. Very informative and very professional. Love it. Thank you for making it clear on how to do this job 👍🏾👍🏾😃😃😇😇

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You. :-)

[@emmaminnick5407]

My car had the Censor change and cleaned and it started acting up in a two week time why?

[@magsteel9891]

On old cars i find the abs sensor often breaks trying to remove it. Or those little bolts snap. If it doesn't want to come out loosen the axle nut and push the shaft back enough to see the ring and wash it that way. Also check if it's cracked or loose.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Good comment and Let's All folk discuss more 👍😀

[@joeruiz9029]

A great DIY well presented video. Thanks.

[@tofii8984]

Does all e91s have that abs ring? I think i don’t have it. Ps, hyvä video!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You and same to You. 😃

[@mbralovic5]

Great video. Easy to understand. Keep up good work.

[@matshvarfner5988]

You are my hero recording this Video!!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You very much. :-)

[@TrevorClunes]

What vehicle was this done on... as I have a Subaru Impreza with eminent ABS warning light coming on along with the Traction light, very annoying hoping to clean the ABS and this will solve the issue???

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Toyota Corolla

[@noelcastillo2883]

This is my most trusted online mechanic Mr Finn

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hello, I read Your comment. Thanks. 👍😀

[@bgrey55]

Man is anyone thinking like what I'm thinking that he sounds like Sesame street Count Dracula. Either wise that's a great video, will check it out on my car thanks.

[@aegisbrax5325]

Ahahahah! This guy is awesome! One sensor, ah ah ah, two sensors! Ah ah ah

[@pejo4343]

In other way, you can use carburetor/throttle body cleaner. Just spray at the area that have dirt/debris.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks 😀👍

[@Bartezz]

Not brake cleaner?

[@justinmoore2616]

I knew I wasn't the only one that works on cars with no pants on...

[@vstrom9586]

handyman bolt-Love your video

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Good comment 👍

[@JB-nk6dq]

Is spraying with brake cleaner or electric cleaner ok?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Both works

[@punaniexpert77]

Hi Peter, Wasn't it easy to use a small wire brush which can be rotated to clean the ring?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes, it should be good idea. :-)

[@geojor]

valuable Peter, thank you for your good work ...

[@TheFlashzf16]

Very informative. Easier to do during a wheel hub replacement than after when you get an ABS light because you didn't clean the sensor and ring. Thanx

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for info. :-)

[@ApexHerbivore]

Is it better to remove to clean? Where does the dirt go when you blow with compressed air?

[@nicks7548]

Good video but the comments make it sound like a chat room. Question friend, did that fix the problem? Also, was the sensor riding on the Tone Ring / Reluctor. Mine has a beveled / rounded shape on my rear sensors and now have two codes cuz I messed with the other passenger side. P1774 and P1775. The sensor is not supposed to touch the reluctor right. Thanks, Great video!

[@MasterScreenPrints]

what car and year your working on? I checked my abs and wasn't able to find this.

[@Chkngrse]

Can a faulty wheel sensors cause the abs pump module to run continuously, even with engine off and key removed? Also..AWESOME VIDEO!!!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes

[@DScottDay]

same question: my '92 240 pump kept running with ignition off. whacked it on top, but worried about the relays. anyone? anyone have a source of new sensors?

[@glenglene8473]

As I spin the CV shaft, I spray the ring with brake cleaner and after use air compressor to blow out anything in there.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Ok

[@resendizm1]

Can i clean with some spray? Spray for clean brakes?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes

[@farhadmalekasghar945]

Great Video, Were you getting any code related to this issue? C10221 etc.. Thanks

[@ghalibabubaker88abubaker87]

Hi thanx alot for the tip.. can i use brake cleaner spray or wd40 to clean the sensor if it's very dirty n rusty?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes

[@007camera]

Love your accent mannnnnn👍👍👍👍

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks! :-)

[@DekzWilson92]

I have been advised at MOT my sensor housing port needs changed..Megane mk2 gt turbo. Looking for information on the difficulty & cost of the job

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Ok and thanks. 👍😀

[@MrBugPop]

Let’s look in the hole. Now we count the cogs on the ring as we rotate the hub… One… one cog.. ah ah ah ah ! 😂😂Love the accent! 👍🏼

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

😃👍

[@simaimafatai2097]

Thanks brother love you..

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Same to you

[@trapp7763]

Under 5 mph, my brake pedal makes noise and vibrates. No steering wheel vibration. And my ABS light came on. Will doing this help? 1992 Lexus ES300. Thank you for your video!!!!!

[@mustafamustafamustafa8570]

Sounds like u need to bleed your system and check rotor for warpage.

[@magsteel9891]

That's low speed abs activation. You can try cleaning but if the rings are cracked or loose it won't help. On a car that old it's common

[@Ralph2]

I had no idea Gru knew so much about cars.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hello, I read Your comment. Thanks. 👍😀

[@slimsterslim6531]

Thank you so much. Great video.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joegonzales772]

Couldnt you use throttle body cleaner to clean the senser wheel ?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Good point

[@santossuarez]

Thanks for posting this great diy video. Saved me some 💰

[@808breaksbad.]

Who's fixing this car!? Dracula !!!??? Loved it.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yeah ! Here is the Man, what likes beef.

[@808breaksbad.]

Peter Finn, I hope you did not take offence at my comment. You have a distinct accent which reminds me of Western European, the lighting in the video and the cadence in your voice almost made it seem the repair was done in secret. (made the video entertaining) My ABS light went on in my van the other day and your fix should be what a DIY person should attempt. I used your method.

[@rubenlago7038]

ha,ha,ha

[@alessandrourbinati5558]

DeWALTer_White: i like this video. It is well done and the guy is trying hard to give the best tech explanation in english, which is not his native language. Question is, how good we are to give same explanation in another language that is not ours. Anyway we agree: Great job with this vid. Peter, thanks!

[@seanturner6612]

DeWALTer_White 😂😂😂

[@Summz24]

Excellent video! Perfect demonstration will be doing this job today. Cheers 👍

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks. :-)

[@Summz24]

@@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor cleaned the front with no luck turns out it's the rear left abs sensor ring that needs replacing. Nightmare of a job! Videos are brilliant tho thank you!

[@randomfaca]

I have a problem. On my 1996/7 Volvo S40 I cannot pull the wire out of the sensor. I have the whole wheel hub together with the ABS wiring from a 98 car from a junkyard but I cannot pull the wire out of that one either. Any tricks on how to do it on old, more rusted cars? Can you use certain chemicals to help it wiggle out or will that damage anything? The ABS light is constantly on, the whole system has disabled itself. The speedometer and odometer work though. The ABS system stopped working after a wheel bearing replacement job.

[@wonderwalls3565]

Can we add grease from that hole to the wheel bearing?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

No

[@JPtruthvalueseek]

Hi, I got to the cleaning part. Wheel off and all. How do you rotate the wheel freely? I just didn't want to risk taking the car off emergency brake

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Easy

[@EivinSukoi]

I found it very comical to hear many of you guys fixed on this nice guy’s accent , but pretty sure he speaks more than 5 languages , as most of us Europeans do . Question to all these douche bags , how many languages do u speak , besides English ??. Hey Pete never mind these knuckle head comments , you did a great job on this .

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi and Thanks ! :-)

[@micsupra1]

Thank you. Great job!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ignacioromero5014]

Thank you, I'm going to glue a piece of sandpaper (maybe 480 grit) to the end of the sensor, reinstall with light pressure on the bolt and spin the hub by hand, that should sand the the Relucter ring clean. Remove the sand paper and reinstall the sensor.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You Sir 👍😀

[@doublebasserrazzmuss2408]

Hello, what is the gap between the senser and the relucted wheel? are all vehicals the same?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Same gap

[@RustyRations]

Hello ,Thank you for the video ,sensor was in same location on my 04 Volvo ,My question is ... is it normal for abs sensor (Volvo) to have wear marks .... I checked wheel bearings forplay and was none (3 and 9 and 12 and 6 o'clock ) replaced sensor fine for a day code came back reset again todaywith Volvo scan tool. so far the code hasn't come back...

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, Volvo use Ford parts and Ford parts are weak. Sorry, but I avoid Ford.

[@Nadi-Ger]

Very cute, I'm gonna look for those shorter model jeans before I'll clean mine, the ABS on the right front goes off without breaking. I'm sure that'll help. Thank you!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks. :-)

[@offroadinfidel1916]

I wiped the rust particles off of the sensor and bead blasted the sensor ring. Then I oiled the sensor ring and the problem was solved.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Good !

[@AaAa-zs4rv]

Thank you for the explanation

[@MALUMEMALUME-mn9tg]

IS THIS FOR BOTH WHEELS OR ONLY ONE SIDE?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

All wheels

[@geeess958]

@@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor especially all wheel drive vehicles. Dirt cause many problems. Great video by the way.

[@giddyupgazboy1]

Peter my 1998 e36 318is was very very rusty. The bolt had rounded off and the sensor snapped with half still in the assembly. How do i get the half of the sensor out? thank you

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, BMW is very bad for service... Only force and new parts

[@19may0001]

can a bad wheel bearing cause abs to come on? I have not got around to replace the rear driver side bearing but wondering if the rubbing and all the noise bad bearing make be the cause, braking is fine traction is fine as I have tried to make the car lose controls but traction will not allow the car to lose control, traction light is on too.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes

[@TheSilverSurfisher]

Hey Pete, can you show us how to clean fangs next? We've just been Turned about a week ago... .(thanks for the helpful detailed video by the way)

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi and Many Thanks for feedback. :-) Regards Peter

[@Froggy1700]

Thanks a lot !!!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

You are welcome!