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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: noelmm on 07 April 2013, 09:14

Title: ABS sensor problem
Post by: noelmm on 07 April 2013, 09:14

 Hi Everyone,

 

My ABS light and traction control light came on last week so I scanned it and it showed rear passenger sensor had failed so I ordered a new part which came a couple of days ago. 

Today I went to remove the old sensor and fit the new one and that's where the problem arose, I couldn't remove the old sensor, the 5mm bolt that secures the sensor  is seized into place, I spryed some wd40 and left it soak but still can't get the bolt out, the socket will not fully sit into the bolt head and if I use an Allan key I can't really get the leverage to loosen it.

Any suggestions??

 

Thanks

 

Noel

Title: Re: ABS sensor problem
Post by: xionsolaris on 07 April 2013, 10:21

Can u fit a set of locking pliers on top of the bolt then lock them and turn the bolt

Title: Re: ABS sensor problem
Post by: navmk4gti on 07 April 2013, 12:20

Its a b1tch to get out mate you will have to use a lot of force.. pair chunky pliers will be the tool to use :wink:

Title: Re: ABS sensor problem
Post by: noelmm on 07 April 2013, 14:34

Chunky pliers didn't do the trick.  I'll have to get a pair of locking pliers and give that a go and keep my fingers crossed.