ABS speed sensor problem on '87 5000S Q

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Old 07-19-2007, 04:45 PM
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Default ABS speed sensor problem on '87 5000S Q

I had a ripped inner rt side CV joint boot, I replaced complete axle with rebuilt,ring gear looked pristine, old ring gear looked horrible, first drive, after 5 miles, abs off light comes on, reset & it continues to come on, back home, I remove & clean ABS wheel speed sensor & position as far in as possible, which is where I thought it should be, abs off light comes on in the driveway, & abs "cycles" incorrectly, pedal is hard, then normal, eventually, after several tries, I position sensor as far out as possible, big improvement, but light still comes on, not as frequently, I remove & clean left side & position that further out, light still comes on but even less frequently, brakes were excellent before, most components, booster, MC, etc. replaced anyone??
Old 07-19-2007, 08:58 PM
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Default You probably need the plastic cap that fits at the end of the ABS sensor...

The cap fits at the end of the sensor it's white.

Here's the part # 437-927-809

I had the same problem with the ABS light,also I have the same car.. 87 5000 quattro

bty the Mats look great...

HTH
Old 07-20-2007, 04:37 AM
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Default ^^^Yep. These caps actually simply act to space the sensor the correct distance...

from the end of the sleev the sensor fits into. Can make all the difference.
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Default Re: You probably need the plastic cap that fits at the end of the ABS sensor...

I'll order the caps I really needed a new set of mats, with 347K the spot where the heel of my foot goes at the gas pedal is a big hole!!
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