ABS sensor for BX GTi

mudinureye · Unread post by **mudinureye** » 08 Jun 2005, 19:08

Another question for you all.
Where would be the best place to start looking for an ABS sensor for a 19 GTi?
I am determined to bring this car back up to scratch!!

miked · Unread post by **miked** » 08 Jun 2005, 20:33

Under the wheel arch. (Sorry, couldn't resist it.)
GSF car parts list them under part numbers N64504 (front) and N64506 (rear)

VisaGTi16v · Unread post by **VisaGTi16v** » 08 Jun 2005, 21:08

Will be bolted into the actual hub with a lead going into so should be quite easy to spot with the wheel off

mudinureye · Unread post by **mudinureye** » 08 Jun 2005, 21:13

I worded that wrong, but, then again, I am Irish.
I know where it is, problem is, I need a new one.
What a muppet I am.

mudinureye · Unread post by **mudinureye** » 08 Jun 2005, 21:14

And, thank you, miked!!

citronut · Unread post by **citronut** » 09 Jun 2005, 03:51

i see you have this posted in for sales and wanteds on this site to regards malcolm

jeremy · Unread post by **jeremy** » 10 Jun 2005, 02:52

Many sensors in fact are repairable as the lead fails. Examine the lead for any damage which may give a clue where the break is, cut the lead and see if you have a circuit between the centre core and the screen. On mine for some reason the outer insulation had become porous and allowed the screen to corrode. I found sound cable and soldered in co-ax cable with a flexible core.
Incidentally you probably won't be able to get the rear ones out without damaging them. I repaired both of mine in situ and one is still working more than 5 years later.
jeremy

mudinureye · Unread post by **mudinureye** » 10 Jun 2005, 14:50

Thanks all. I am going to spend the weekend working on the car, see if I can put it back on the road. I am planning a trip to France in September and would rather take the Bx with me than the other car. I thought I might get it serviced while there. Anybody had any experience of this? Surely the French would be more au fait?