ABS fault readings

p5tgc · 4th March 2009, 10:55

I had the ABS system diagnosis memory read using a Smartbox reader, and got the following messages:
Code001; Wheel sensor front left (plausible).
Code002; Incorrect Toothed gear fitted to one of the wheels.

I guess the first message indicates a sensor fault or wiring fault, but what does the second message indicate. Has the tooth fairy been swapping my gears?

JohnDotCom · 4th March 2009, 14:56

Generic readers are handy,
but I wouldn't rely on them for fault diagnosis like this
as different codes have different meanings depending on maker of car.

Only correct codes can be fully obtained on a T4.

Do you have a ABS Problem?
ABS wheel sensors are quite common fault for going.

p5tgc · 11th March 2009, 13:28

The wretched warning lamp stayed off for a couple of weeks, but came back on again yesterday.

I had a look at the sensor wiring, but could not readily see how the multiplug connector (the one clipped to the wheelarch adjacent to the battery) can be separated. Do you pull it, squeeze it, twist it, or what?

I bought a CD Rom workshop manual for the 75, the official Rover one, and was surprised at the lack of info on the ABS system. Have I missed it 'cos its hidden away somewhere, or did the technical writers just not know the car was fitted with ABS?

4th March 2009, 10:55	#1
p5tgc Regular poster Now sold Join Date: May 2007 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 96 Thanks: 2 Thanked 13 Times in 5 Posts	ABS fault readings I had the ABS system diagnosis memory read using a Smartbox reader, and got the following messages: Code001; Wheel sensor front left (plausible). Code002; Incorrect Toothed gear fitted to one of the wheels. I guess the first message indicates a sensor fault or wiring fault, but what does the second message indicate. Has the tooth fairy been swapping my gears?

11th March 2009, 13:28	#3
p5tgc Regular poster Now sold Join Date: May 2007 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 96 Thanks: 2 Thanked 13 Times in 5 Posts	ABS Warning Lamp The wretched warning lamp stayed off for a couple of weeks, but came back on again yesterday. I had a look at the sensor wiring, but could not readily see how the multiplug connector (the one clipped to the wheelarch adjacent to the battery) can be separated. Do you pull it, squeeze it, twist it, or what? I bought a CD Rom workshop manual for the 75, the official Rover one, and was surprised at the lack of info on the ABS system. Have I missed it 'cos its hidden away somewhere, or did the technical writers just not know the car was fitted with ABS?

4th March 2009, 14:56	#2
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Generic readers are handy, but I wouldn't rely on them for fault diagnosis like this as different codes have different meanings depending on maker of car. Only correct codes can be fully obtained on a T4. Do you have a ABS Problem? ABS wheel sensors are quite common fault for going.