Changed Wheel Sensors and now Malfunction Light is on
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Changed Wheel Sensors and now Malfunction Light is on
I have a high mileage R series I bought for my kids to drive. I replaced the wheel sensors and now I'm getting the Malfunction light. I reset the codes with my scan tool after changing them. Initially I got error with all 4 speed sensors. Does it take a while for the car to learn the new sensors or is there a calibration I need to do? I did buy the sensors off Amazon, but they matched the OEM sensors exactly.
I"m learning as a MB home mechanic. I appreciate your help.
I"m learning as a MB home mechanic. I appreciate your help.
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It takes about 15-20 minutes of driving to ensure sensors have been read, but there's also a calibration reset function. After the tires have been inflated to the pressure you want, calibration sets the inflated pressure as the reference point. Check your owners manual for info on accessing the calibration menu.
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It takes about 15-20 minutes of driving to ensure sensors have been read, but there's also a calibration reset function. After the tires have been inflated to the pressure you want, calibration sets the inflated pressure as the reference point. Check your owners manual for info on accessing the calibration menu.
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With all 4 showing the same issue now I wondered if there is a recalibration or reset procedure to get the computer to learn the new sensors. All connections were tight and all sensors were installed correctly. This wasn't a hard changeout compared to some of the repairs I've done.. Just don't know what's wrong other than somehow the sensors aren't correct for some reason.
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If the connectors are only 2 wires, then the sensors merely send a variable frequency pulse signal proportional to the wheel speed. Were the connector seals still tight, and was there no evidence of corrosion on the contacts? The mounting usually does not require any adjustment. If you have an ohmmeter, you might check the resistance of the old sensors and the new sensors to see if there's any difference.
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If the connectors are only 2 wires, then the sensors merely send a variable frequency pulse signal proportional to the wheel speed. Were the connector seals still tight, and was there no evidence of corrosion on the contacts? The mounting usually does not require any adjustment. If you have an ohmmeter, you might check the resistance of the old sensors and the new sensors to see if there's any difference.
I'm wondering if I just got some bad check China sensors. This is a budget build car so i bought the sensors on Amazon versus FCP Euro.
Thanks again for the suggestion. I appreciate the response.
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Yes! Evidentially the car just needed some time to recognize the new sensors and recalibrate. After the initial light it went back off about 50 miles later. Code scan has no issues with the sensors so evidentially all is good. I bought a second set of sensors just in case, but never needed them.
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Yes! Evidentially the car just needed some time to recognize the new sensors and recalibrate. After the initial light it went back off about 50 miles later. Code scan has no issues with the sensors so evidentially all is good. I bought a second set of sensors just in case, but never needed them.
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Cleaned sensor rings and installed 4 new sensors this afternoon. Aftermarket sensors fit perfectly (set of 4 - $48CAD on Amazon).
Ran a scan with my amazing Xtool A30M after fitting and had lots of DTC's show up in ABS system. Probably because I had to keep the key in to stop the car from engaging park. Needed key in to keep it in neutral so I could rotate wheels to clean the reluctor rings.
Cleared all the DTC's and drove car around. Re-scanned and no DTC's were flagged,
All clear, ABS and ESP lights out.
Ran a scan with my amazing Xtool A30M after fitting and had lots of DTC's show up in ABS system. Probably because I had to keep the key in to stop the car from engaging park. Needed key in to keep it in neutral so I could rotate wheels to clean the reluctor rings.
Cleared all the DTC's and drove car around. Re-scanned and no DTC's were flagged,
All clear, ABS and ESP lights out.
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Cleaned sensor rings and installed 4 new sensors this afternoon. Aftermarket sensors fit perfectly (set of 4 - $48CAD on Amazon).
Ran a scan with my amazing Xtool A30M after fitting and had lots of DTC's show up in ABS system. Probably because I had to keep the key in to stop the car from engaging park. Needed key in to keep it in neutral so I could rotate wheels to clean the reluctor rings.
Cleared all the DTC's and drove car around. Re-scanned and no DTC's were flagged,
All clear, ABS and ESP lights out.
Ran a scan with my amazing Xtool A30M after fitting and had lots of DTC's show up in ABS system. Probably because I had to keep the key in to stop the car from engaging park. Needed key in to keep it in neutral so I could rotate wheels to clean the reluctor rings.
Cleared all the DTC's and drove car around. Re-scanned and no DTC's were flagged,
All clear, ABS and ESP lights out.
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