P38A Checking for errors

goreden · Oct 2, 2020

Hi all
I’ve got the abs light and abs fault come up on the dash of my 95 p38 diesel after a bit of off roading last weekend
I’m wondering if there is any other way of checking error codes etc other than nanocom, which obviously i don’t have?
I’m pretty sure its a wheel sensor but would be nice to know which one?
Any help greatly appreciated

DanClarke · Oct 2, 2020

Look on LZ IR map for someone local to you with the right diagnostic gear?
Buy one front 1 and one back one and swap out till the fault goes away?

goreden · Oct 2, 2020

Thanks Dan, i’ll look into that

RangeRoller dt · Oct 2, 2020

Check your fluid level, go round all 4 sensors and give them a prod in first might be lucky.

brianp38dse · Oct 2, 2020

Also check your brake peddle switch is set properly as that can throw an abs fault.

Grrrrrr · Oct 3, 2020

goreden said:
Hi all
I’ve got the abs light and abs fault come up on the dash of my 95 p38 diesel after a bit of off roading last weekend
I’m wondering if there is any other way of checking error codes etc other than nanocom, which obviously i don’t have?
I’m pretty sure its a wheel sensor but would be nice to know which one?
Any help greatly appreciated

Make sure reluctor ring is clear and sensors are pushed all the way down.

kermit_rr · Oct 3, 2020

Years ago i managed to detect a dodgy sensor on my car by spinning the wheel and measuring across the terminals with my meter. Don't know if they all work the same way

Grrrrrr · Oct 3, 2020

kermit_rr said:
Years ago i managed to detect a dodgy sensor on my car by spinning the wheel and measuring across the terminals with my meter. Don't know if they all work the same way

They're all hall sensors. Each tooth should generate a pulse. I guess you might pick that up with a volt meter? Oscilloscope maybe. Bet you can turn your smartphone into an oscilloscope.

oakey · Oct 3, 2020

Takes me all my time to turn my Smartphone into a phone

goreden · Oct 3, 2020

oakey said:
Takes me all my time to turn my Smartphone into a phone

I know what you mean

Thanks for all the replies fellas, will update when i get a chance to investigate further

P38A Checking for errors

goreden

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