It is critical to ensure that your ABS sensors are in good functioning condition, not just for a MOT, but also for your general safety. ABS sensors are extremely sensitive, detecting each wheel's acceleration and deceleration via an electromagnetic field created by the wheel's rotation. Fluctuations in this area are registered and delivered as signals to the ABS controller unit, which applies exact amounts of braking force to each wheel in real time to improve performance and safety.
ABS sensors are subjected to continual heat, debris, and moisture, as well as vibrations and the occasional shock, due to their closeness to the wheels and the ground, which can cause problems. Your ABS system won't always keep you, your car, and those around you safe if you don't have effective sensors, so making sure your ABS sensors are of the greatest quality is essential.

ABS sensors are quite important.

The intricacy of the traffic situation on our roadways is putting a lot of pressure on drivers. Driver assistance systems reduce the driver's workload and improve road safety. As a result, nearly all new European vehicles today come equipped with cutting-edge driver aid technologies as standard equipment. Workshops will also confront new hurdles as a result of this. Vehicle electronics now play a critical role in all comfort and safety features.
The car functions without difficulties thanks to optimal interaction between sophisticated electronic systems, which promotes road safety. Sensors provide intelligent data transmission between electronic vehicle systems. When it comes to driving safety, speed sensors play a critical role, as seen by their widespread usage in a variety of applications.

Vehicles with ABS sensors

They are used to detect the wheel speed by the control units in driver assistance systems such as ABS, TCS, ESP, or ACC. The ABS control unit also sends wheel speed data through data lines to other systems (engine, transmission, navigation, and chassis control systems). Speed sensors contribute directly to driving dynamics, driving safety, driving comfort, lower fuel consumption, and fewer emissions as a result of their many applications.
Wheel speed sensors are also known as ABS sensors since they were originally utilised in vehicles when ABS was introduced. Depending on how they work, wheel speed sensors can be built as active or passive sensors. There hasn't been a clear and accurate means of differentiating or categorising them.

Repairing the ABS Sensor

When you brake suddenly, ABS (anti-lock braking system) maintain your wheels glued to the road and prevents them from locking up, allowing you to maintain complete control. The ABS hydraulic unit works by changing or equalising the pressure on each individual brake to prevent the vehicle from sliding or skidding. The hydraulic unit, like the ABS sensor, is a crucial component in terms of your vehicle's safety, and we recommend treating it with the same care as the rest of your car.

What are the signs and symptoms of a faulty ABS sensor?

Symptoms of a Faulty or Defective ABS Speed Sensor are:

  • The ABS Light Illuminates.
  • Stopping a car with brakes takes longer.
  • In slippery or rainy driving conditions, there is less stability.
  • The ABS Light will illuminate as soon as there is an issue with the ABS system.

What causes the ABS light to illuminate and remain illuminated?

The presence of an ABS light (anti-lock braking system) does not necessarily imply that you require ABS brake repair. Something as basic as the emergency brake can cause the light to stay on, as well as more serious issues such as a loss of braking fluid and pressure or faulty hydraulic valves.

What happens if the ABS light illuminates?

Your car may not be able to stop on slippery conditions as well as it should under hard braking. If both your ABS and braking system lights turn on, you must immediately stop driving. Have a qualified technician, such as one from your Mechanic, examine your complete braking system.

What are the effects of a faulty ABS sensor?

A broken ABS pump, worn brake pads, low brake fluid levels, brake pressure difficulties, or air trapped in the brake lines are some of the additional issues that might cause this light to activate.

What caused my ABS light to illuminate?

It activates the ABS warning light on the dash if it detects a lack of data or a malfunctioning hydraulic pump or valve. ABS relies on a well-functioning traditional braking system. It is not safe to continue your travel if the ABS fails. You should still be able to brake normally and without assistance if the ABS fails.

What does ABS failure imply?

Symptoms of a Faulty or Damaged ABS Control Module. The ABS system is meant to keep the vehicle from skidding or power sliding by preventing the wheels from locking during hard braking. The ABS system consists of an ABS module and ABS sensors located at each wheel.

Free Collection and Delivery with ABS Sensor Repair

Having to bring your vehicle to the garage is sometimes the toughest part of getting it fixed. As a result, we are pleased to provide a free collection and delivery service to our clients. If you schedule a collection, we will pick up your vehicle from your home or place of business, drive it to our facility, do any required work (after consulting with you), and return it to you at the end of the day.
For a modest cost, we can tow, jump start, or repair your car if it is having troubles or has broken down. If we are unable to start your car, we may arrange for a local recovery company to collect it at a very reasonable cost.

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