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[momos]

Hello, I need to do this now so i remember later, yes I think I am in right section, tech.... jeep, mot, sensor gone again.
Speedo gone, abs and eng management lights showing....will have to come back later with more info.. thanks! going to rumage through old posts see if I can get anything

[eastryjeep]

 Are we to assume the key is at position 2 (run) and all you get is Radio 4?   

[bgbazz]

First and easiest thing is..making sure you have the radio code handy, disconnect the battery for 20 mins, reconnect and see what you get. My KJ is famous for this and that's how I cure it..two or three times a year.

[momos]

aye Bubba did that last CF, will remind spannerman to try it

[momos]

would diff oil have anything to do with it? he said he read somewhere that might have something to do with it?

[bgbazz]

would diff oil have anything to do with it? he said he read somewhere that might have something to do with it?

Only if you have serious rear axle oil leaks and you are drowning the ABS sensors in that area, but said leak would be very obvious.

[Mike Pavelin]

The vehicle speed sensor is in the rear diff housing. It gets contaminated with metallic particles in the diff oil. Quite common.

[momos]

ok, will have looksie tomorrow thanks!!

[bgbazz]

Yes, I'm aware of where that sensor is, but the ABS sensor is not even close to the diff housing. I'm not suggesting that you are wrong..just offering helpful and cheap advice, starting at the base level. ABS sensors are touchy things which mud, dirt and other crap can affect..sometimes just a simple, high pressure clean with a touch of detergent can cure a 'light on' problem. That is something I would be looking at and cleaning while the battery is disconnected..something else to be crossed off the 'check this list'. While you are down in that area, unplug the speed sensor (on top of the diff housing), give it a good clean, followed by a liberal dose of WD40 and reconnect. So far, all you spent is a bit of time..probably about an hour.

[momos]

i'll tell him to bring his waders and feather duster 

[bgbazz]

One of your legendary, freshly baked cakes might be an incentive..

[momos]

fook no, he and his missus just split! lol

[momos]

no more BUNS!!! 

[bgbazz]

In wif a chance then?

[momos]

aye I'll pass him your details 

[Mike Pavelin]

Yes, I'm aware of where that sensor is, but the ABS sensor is not even close to the diff housing. I'm not suggesting that you are wrong..just offering helpful and cheap advice, starting at the base level. ABS sensors are touchy things which mud, dirt and other crap can affect..sometimes just a simple, high pressure clean with a touch of detergent can cure a 'light on' problem. That is something I would be looking at and cleaning while the battery is disconnected..something else to be crossed off the 'check this list'. While you are down in that area, unplug the speed sensor (on top of the diff housing), give it a good clean, followed by a liberal dose of WD40 and reconnect. So far, all you spent is a bit of time..probably about an hour.

The speed sensor on the diff also does the ABS

[momos]

happy days, we have speedo, no eng man light, and puttied up exhaust, mot here we come. I dont know how long i can keep onto funbus, it is my last thing to sell of value if you know what i mean, never been so hard up, not alone either.....loves to all and enjoy the weather xx and thanks for help