How to Clean ABS Sensors - The Fast & Easy Way

[@charleypalacios8311]

My friend, you used a magnet to reposition the abs sensor screw. Those abs sensor usually work with either a magnetized inner bearing seal or a ring. Bringing another magnet near to the magnetized seal or ring can demagnetize them which will manifest as later as the abs sensor not able to determine if your wheel is turning or not. This can set off abs lights and traction control. Running an obd code will tell you abs sensor not picking up signal and if you replace sensor you will continue to experience issues not realizing it’s demagnetized bearing seal or wheel ring. Both replacement parts not too expensive but can be time consuming because you have to remove rotor and hub. Save yourself a big headache by simply avoiding bringing magnets near those bearing seals or rings. I’m just saying 😉

[@EazyDuz18]

wrong

[@leong108]

A single application of a weak magnet doesn't magnetise the screw, and even if it did it would be very weak, and easily conducted in a tight loop, to insignificant range , by the large mass of steel it grips into... but even if there was a a slight magnetic field from the screw, so what ? The sensor generates the magnetic field anyway and the teeth on the hub causes variations in magnetic field which the sensor detects.

[@craigwatters127]

Bollocks

[@paynetreyvon1261]

🤓

[@adanperez4221]

@@leong108ether way you can just put a small piece of mask tape to the head of the bolt/screw, that’ll make it fit tight in the socket preventing to fall. I’ve found that method better than magnet anyway

[@thewilster1000]

If cleaning results in it not working do a resistance check on both sides. If you get no reading of ohms on one side it means it is open which is a broken circuit. If the other side say reads 3 M ohms or 5000 ohms or whatever it means the circuit is closed and the circuit is working... Replace the open sensor. If both sides read the same then you could have a problem with your tone ring or wheel bearing which has the the magnet built right into it OR no voltage issue which is another issue to deal with. you can turn your ignition on and check for voltage not on the sensor side but on the other side of the connector(not the sensor connector). Both sides should measure the same voltage say 12 volts or right around 5 volts. If no volts on both sides then you may have a blown fuse. If one side shows voltage and the other side shows nothing(0 volts) then you could have a broken wire. Then you look for broken wire and if that wire shows no break it could still be broke on the inside. Then you need to do a continuity test which is a resistance check for that wire. There is more but I'll stop here' The multimeter is the instrument in these cases. Votage ohms amps etc... is what multimeter is all about. If you don't know what you are doing take it to a back yard or good mechanic. You easily could get screwed on this. You can also get specific scan code readers for abs or airbag for these problems...Any way good luck

[@kennethpriestman4255]

After reading this, the offer I have from chain store mechanic to examine everything for $90 seems very reasonable! Especially for one who is not mechanically inclined. BTW I have a Ford Fusion Hybrid. I watched close to 10 videos and could not help but notice they all showed the problem was in the right (passenger side) rear wheel. The last video I saw the mechanic actually stated it occurs there..no explanation as to why though, but could save ya a bit of time and money by starting there.

[@robertmeyer8076]

Thank you for your presentation. No intro graphics, no blather. Straight to the how-to-do-it. Info, not ego. Awesome. Take note, others who post, this is how it should be! This is how you get followers.

[@Kim_Alexander]

Thanks for your comment and contributin to my channel! 🙏❤️🙏

[@KoPoon]

6:11

[@thomassciurba5323]

On some cars rust on the hub pushes the sensor out slightly which causes the abs to come on unexpectedly and intermittently. Remove the sensor, plug the hole so dirt does not get in (I have used the tip of a q tip) and clean the rust off the hub with some Emory cloth. Shop vac the hole then reinstall the sensor. A little light spray of white lithium grease will prevent the rust from coming back too fast.

[@leong108]

Does it ??? Does it have to be so accurate ? I think its the steel particles in the greasy deposits that causes the sensor to be deaf...steel dust in the gunk shorts out the magnetic field... its like the tooth of the axle is permanenty sitting at the sensory.. ie wheel is stopped. so yes a good clean up helps, but not because of the alignment of the sensor.

[@thomassciurba5323]

@@leong108 I think it is sometimes the distance from the teeth not the alignment. Yeah it doesn't take much, like maybe .005" or even less. The holes are pretty tight so the rust pushes the sensor out and away enough to miss picking up on a tooth rather than out of alignment side to side. Then you get that intermittent low speed ABS actuation when you should not. Likewise cleaning junk out of the teeth is not a bad idea but they have to be pretty packed (like out to the tip of the teeth) with iron filings for the same reason.

[@RhondaWebster-zd2hj]

Great video. Good lighting and clear pictures. Thank you!

[@grilledchickenwrap]

could my abs sensors be dirty ? few days ago the abs lights \ traction control lights\ brake lights came on... was on for a few days it was raining heavy when it came on... it stayed on for 2 days.... then one day it was very cold like 10-F then over night and next day the lights all gone.... the lights has not come back on.... will cleaning it resolve issue maybe ?

[@grahamhardy4698]

This was a really helpful video problem for me is I just booked it in with garage for tomorrow AM, wish I'd seen this b4, I could do this thanks to Kim🤔

[@Kim_Alexander]

Glad it helped

[@philbrooksjazz]

Very clear and helpful! Thanks so much!

[@speciesofspaces]

If the dealer wants to replace the ABS module and hydrualic bump for an intermittant ABS light coming on then would you think it's best practice to clean or replace the sensors first then see if the issue is resolved? The module is pricey and the labor is as well.

[@Kim_Alexander]

hard for me to say sometimes mechanics can't be trusted and sometimes they are good. personally I would ask the mechanic about the diagnos and how they came up with the conclusion that the module and pump need to be changed. perhaps even get a second opinion from an other mechanic.

[@Stefan-ps6tl]

The ABS system in my Golf is totally different. Plus i could not even budge the damn sensor to take it out for cleaning. Have a feeling i might break it. Everything seems so easy on youtube.

[@Kim_Alexander]

@@Stefan-ps6tl haha.. I know that feeling all to well. A 10 min job end up taking 10 hours due to a damn bolt being stuck..

[@jordangreig2505]

Very knowledgeable, even though its not for my car what you explained really helped me what I needed to do qnd answered questions I had cheers!

[@Kim_Alexander]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@edwardmccutchen8554]

anything I can learn hands on,god bless,sir💯,

[@ahmedosmen457]

Thank you for the helpful video.

[@1961muskrat]

In Ohio the rust belt this maintenance is required yearly Any way to spray on a protectant

[@steadystevie]

thank you, this was helpful. I had just changed a rear hub on my Subaru and needed to tighten the master screw that holds the rear wheel. I wouldn't have observed this without getting after that rear sensor! Car running good again:-)

[@darrenokuniewicz8091]

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[@NancyLancaster-m6l]

This is Buddy not Nancy, at time 4:00 is when he cleans the sensor. You can also clean it off with brake cleaner and a rag or paper towel. E'nuff said.

[@misterjones7929]

Probably a good idea to check the reluctor ring while you have the sensor out, as they can corrode and crack.

[@balaskanthasivagnanam8006]

Thanks for this video. It is very informative and helpful

[@HugieMaceachern]

Once a year is planty or when u need pads

[@ephraimcamacho9600]

Thank you for this info!! I like what you doing make more videos! Bravo great job!

[@marvimarquez4047]

I have ford explorer sports trac, my Abs was blinking. I don't used my car every day. But the ABS was light. What should I do sir? Can I change new replacement sensor or I need to clean the sensor? Really appreciated your response. Thanks

[@Kim_Alexander]

Hi! Try clean it, and spray some electrical cleaner on the contact, it might help. Also check the ABS ring, it that one is shot cleaning won't help.

[@eftichiosarchontakis3249]

Brother, I have a problem with the ABS, the light comes on but also the unit does not work. The diagnostic shows a problem with the unit, but maybe I should look at something else before replacing the unit? The vehicle is the vw bora. Thank you very much and be healthy

[@Kim_Alexander]

on. my toyota i had some abs issues, the abs engaged in low speed. And diagnostic showed an error. cleaning the sensors worked in this case. Always wort trying.

[@CharleyMarion]

Good video. I'd have appreciated it just a bit more thorough that's all.... like if I need to replace it.. then... how... cleaning it with what... if it needs replacing.... the cable as well? or can the sensor itself be replaced?.... any electronics resetting needed? My ABS light comes on... my tester says bad right front speed sensor.... but now I have to check more videos cause to take out a wheel takes a bit of effort and before doing that it would be nice to watch a video with all possibilities mentioned.... ✌

[@Kim_Alexander]

Thanks for you comment! If you need to replace them check out this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/anK2fnmdjbhgr8k

[@montysonful]

if the sensor is good but just dirty won't it show up as good (not bad) when you scan it. My scanner reads if connection is faulty or shorted.

[@strodd1968]

Thanks, great video.

[@familjensiresi7918]

Hej Kim, today I changed two tires (back tires) and now ABS/Traction/AWD signal lamp is on. Why is that?

[@zz8037]

great video, thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@michaeldominy2084]

I agree, also the instructions on keeping the area clean, and not letting dust etc get into the system, I see he didn’t do that by cleaning the sensor over the hole that the sensor fitted in , tut tut .?🤔🤔

[@timeallen6900]

They put that sensor right where it will be difficult to remove if it gets stuck and they often do yours came out easy.

[@Kim_Alexander]

I never had issues to get them out. I think that's where the sensor has to be since it taos readings from the drive shaft. If its stuck you can try pry it of with a flat head screw driver even ad some.penetratibg oil

[@serdardemli]

Explained in a very understandable way. thank you 🙏🌿 Please follow this friend

[@pedrodebola9097]

Thank you for the information is very helpful , but my highlander 2006 is showing vsc and awd system also abs sensor how do I treat it

[@vanhalkr]

I CLEANED REAR ABS SENSORS BOTH YESTERDAY, BUT IT TURNED ABS AND TRACTION LIGHT ON FOR THE FIRST TIME. CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT I MIGHT BE WRONG WITH ?

[@leong108]

The car diagnostics computer may have learnt you had removed them for cleaning and flagged the error so that it tells you about that the next time you drove. Clear the errors with an ODBII tool.. or just wait a while..

[@timvo4675]

Help save a lot thanks good video

[@sheldonatherton7793]

Ok I'm so thankful for you video got a shudder on braking pedal goes right down and bake right at the bottom could that be my censers or abs unit thanks

[@rgthomson1]

Never seen one of these come out without breaking

[@YHWH77711]

Quick question if I have a wheel whose tire is squeeking since my Trac off vsc off light came on after a bad snow do you think that's where the bad sensor is??? Thank you and I did subscribe and like...

[@leong108]

No. the sensor does not make noise, it cannot squeak, nor does a squeak interfere with the operation the sensor. If you are in a snow area, then you are likely to have damage from collisions AND from corrosion front to back .. so its not worth discussing. you can use ODBII diagnostics to find which sensor is reporting the error. OR clean them all ?

[@andresbarragan8595]

FROM CHICAGO EXELENT VIDEO COUSE YOU TALKED YOUR TIME AND GO BY DITELS THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@boarzwid1002]

Yes the sensor could be bad but most of the time it can be a indication of a wheel bearing starting to go bad or already KAPUT/ FUBAR

[@Kim_Alexander]

Good thing to keep in mind!

[@pitchforkpeasant6219]

That’s what it was on mine. Wheel bearing

[@leong108]

@@pitchforkpeasant6219 Why ? How ? Does the loose bearing mean the sensory gets hit by the moving axle ? Does it get hot and melt the sensor ? Does it loose its grease and thus cover the sensor in gunk that needs to be cleaned ?

[@juanito5to912]

⁠@@leong108yes, yes, and yes!

[@larsh.alhaug1771]

But is it not a magnet ring on the axle too? If so can that be worn and replaced?

[@Kim_Alexander]

there is a gear around the axle to if that's broken cleaning a sensor won't help.

[@jeanthomas2440]

How does the ABS light goes back off

[@khalilurrehman6491]

Thanks for sharing this

[@paulmagner5511]

Thanks very much for your help

[@Marginal391]

Thank you 👍✔️ Very helpful indeed.

[@Kim_Alexander]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pepin159]

I thought you were going to clean it. All you did was get your hands dirty!

[@dadofthedaughter]

what cause sound on the ABS pump?

[@dioumanjaved1548]

thnks for the video bro from Mauritius

[@jaimemarun2841]

A dirty abs sensor can induce a limp mode?

[@Blueman_502]

yes. I'm experiencing that now

[@CohassetMA]

Its not that easy for kia. Ive had to drive them out from the under side because they hsve been too tight.Have damaged mounting ear trying to remove from top side.

[@bopinder1]

I have same issue thanks for informative video

[@glasdavis6228]

Good job man I like your video

[@TheHampusen]

Very useful. Good work

[@mattv6262]

Thanks for the great video.

[@Kim_Alexander]

Glad that you liked it!

[@marsflee3815]

Yeah. I'm surprise you don't have a lot of 'Likes'- it's a very well done video.

[@thesafaripete]

you didnt actually clean the sensor like the heading says

[@jorgeponce9749]

Nice video my friend

[@michaelproud6050]

It’s mighty car mods Moog’s Swedish cousin 😂

[@puresim316nosimracingnolif3]

Hi buddy my ford focus SE mk1 abs light comes on and off shall I do the same to my abs sensors

[@leong108]

Its the easy thing to do first.Could be a broken cable or a problem with the ABS teeth near the wheel bearings.)

[@Andrew-yg1sr]

You should use brake cleaner to get it done right

[@gregorylichtenson757]

I good rain storm will clean them

[@konstantin-big]

No Because the dust is of iron and stuck to the sensor

[@ccsrose69]

Thank you for sharing

[@kostasr21uk72]

Hello everyone is possible the abs light to be on because of a dirty sensor ?

[@804MRMAN]

THAT'S WHAT THIS WHOLE VIDEO IS ABOUT!!!

[@yourworstfear]

best to just replace then clean.

[@Kim_Alexander]

Na... replace on some cars require that you change the wire harness. sicne front sensors and wires comes as one unit. Defently more time consuming than cleaning them. My Toyota had a small issue with the abs engaging at low speeds only It went away after some cleaning.. Saved me both time and money.

[@librewal3205]

thank you bro

[@gregsantos9731]

Oh ok, so that's where and how to clean them, Thanks a lot, i have subscribed to your channel . Thanks again.

[@Daniel-vu4ft]

very good. Thank you

[@anunakigilgamesz8834]

Good video thanks 👍👍

[@Kim_Alexander]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching! :D

[@musicfashionstyle4251]

I cleaned all 4. But it's not working for me.

[@Kim_Alexander]

to bad,. sometimes something else can cause an error, inspect the rings to see if some is broken

[@svitroful]

Besides cleaning the sensor, do you need to spray anything in hole to clean out anything in there?

[@Kim_Alexander]

Not really, the sensor takes reasings from the ABS ring, you could clean that with break cleaner. If it's worn down you need to replace the ring.

[@mukasaharuna4664]

Thank you guy

[@prateekverma7308]

My car steering gets hard when brakes are applied . Is that because of abs sensor

[@Kim_Alexander]

i would say no, that sounds more like some mechanical problem. But im not a professional. feel free to share it when you sigure out the cause of the problem

[@prateekverma7308]

@@Kim_Alexander thanx alot

[@prateekverma7308]

@@Kim_Alexander scanner machine reads out that there is some problem in th sensor

[@prateekverma7308]

My right side rear wheel was hit by a truck is there any probability that the rear wheel speen sensor is damaged in the hub

[@Kim_Alexander]

@@prateekverma7308 if you're car was hit the possibilitys is many. My suggestion is that you get it connect with an obd and read our the codes to see if there is a sensor malfunction.

[@suatkaleli5075]

good job

[@moonglow1158]

I wonder if my 240 has those same sensors ?

[@Kim_Alexander]

I would guess that the principale is the same on all abs cars abs ring and a sensor.

[@moonglow1158]

Kim Alexander my car is non abs in the rear . I don't ever see non abs front wheel sensors for sale .

[@Kim_Alexander]

@@moonglow1158 should be quite easy to have a look. Don't take me for an expert I'm just a glad amature 😀

[@paulmagner5511]

I have the same type Volvo

[@NayTone-j7o]

thank you can fixed my car?

[@MohamadRashid-d2b]

Line clear

[@shakilrahman0004]

❤

[@jano344]

Did the warning light remains?

[@Kim_Alexander]

The warning light was coming and going. This and cleaning the ground helpt to solve it

[@KreiviVonGrunt]

@@Kim_Alexander where that ground is located? Probably same location than in my S80

[@Kim_Alexander]

@@KreiviVonGrunt everything clneccted to the negative battery pole is a ground, clean battery clamps ect. Ground woriers also connects to the engine block, chassis and other points brushing them off with a wire brush makes wonders. Should probably make film about this

[@KreiviVonGrunt]

@@Kim_Alexander That would be neat. Could you do video about Volvo ground locations and how to clean them?

[@Kim_Alexander]

@@KreiviVonGrunt I don't own a Volvo at the moment but it works the same on all cars

[@chaddamp2894]

Thanks !!

[@colinsmith4699]

A good video

[@kingisrael1532]

At 4:21 you throw the dirt back in the speed sensor reservoir 🤣.

[@Kim_Alexander]

look at that, sharp sight :) It's not a big deal tho.. The hole leads down to the ABS ring that are just around the hub so no risk of it getting trapped.. :D

[@kingisrael1532]

I was kidding around with ya. No big deal.😂

[@Kim_Alexander]

@@kingisrael1532 😃🤪😃

[@marvimarquez4047]

Is that already clean?

[@Kim_Alexander]

It, wasn't but it was not particularly dirty either.

[@limlfc1892]

Abs light came on 1 day after it snowed I think the salt caused it to become dirty

[@leong108]

Indeed. But the effect is more likely if they are dirty with all that gunk , the salt plus the gunk is worse than just salt alone.

[@keemoify]

Sverige?

[@Kim_Alexander]

Sverige :D

[@keemoify]

@@Kim_Alexander Hørte det på dialekta

[@konstantin-big]

​​@@keemoify Sweden Horde det pa dialekten

[@thehegt]

I would definitely use water and toothbrush to clean that sensor for sure

[@kingemukpoeruo2733]

Nice video

[@mikeace3106]

goog job

[@DirtyMerkin]

Thanks Dude

[@Ranjen1]

👍

[@CraftAndu]

Did the cleaning but abs light is still on (it comes and goes). What should I do next?

[@Kim_Alexander]

I would check the abs ring then. If it's worn down it might be time to replace it they are prone to corotion

[@AndreaDavis-c3s]

Aurelio Station

[@brianbiehler3025]

wind bag get to point

[@RatOfNight]

For me its 10 mm

[@beardyweirdy7986]

He told us to be careful then flicked the dirt into the area he just cleaned.

[@corenolmeda5120]

First few seconds of this video and this guy is having people inhale brake dust

[@Kim_Alexander]

what?

[@avequillogronio9549]

nice volvo you got there, restore it.

[@markmurto]

Nope. Practise, then post. Can't watch.

[@TheGreatNorthRoofer]

Duh duh duh 🙄

[@idecidenotyou]

Not going to lie this was painful to watch

[@G_Amedee]

We literally got the closest view possible, with more knowledge than your local mechanic in an accent better than 95% of college professors. What else were you expecting bro

[@jasonhitch660]

Jeeezus.. didn’t use any cleaner. Sucked i

[@Dingthedingbat]

👀

[@jacksprat3100]

Great video, thanks