2006 Explorer ABS light

[jacklemke]

My ABS light comes on a few minutes after moving. The wrench and the traction control light also come on. I can clear the wrench by pushing the reset button, but they other 2 lights stay on. The car runs and stops fine, I don't feel the brakes "pumping" when I stop. I got under the rear and checked the "geared wheel" thing that the sensor looks at and it appears tight. Any ideas as to what it could be? Thanx Jack

Using a Snap-on Solus Pro scanner we got code C1235 which is "RR Wheel Speed Sensor Input Missing". We removed the sensor and in appears to have touched the ring as a small groove was cut into the sensor. I plan to replace that sensor. The sensor has about a 2ft cable with it. I hope that will fix it as trying to check the cable going to the front of the car would be job.

 

[Mama's2006EB]

Appears tight is misleading, mine was too. Look super close for cracks, try every trick you can think of to do so. I ended up getting it pinpointed via dealership computer and replaced the right rear pulse ring myself. Kind of a big job for a $25 part.

 

[thebrakeman]

Why are you only checking the rear. These are 4-channel ABS systems, plus traction control and stability control. Could be the front. Anyone know if the free code checks at autoparts stores would read a brake code?

 

[Boomyal]

Why are you only checking the rear. These are 4-channel ABS systems, plus traction control and stability control. Could be the front. Anyone know if the free code checks at autoparts stores would read a brake code?

Wouldn't your ScanGuage II show them?

 

[thebrakeman]

Yes, but what good would my ScanGage do for the OP?
I don't have the problem.
I'm trying to give jecklemke a solution to his problem.

 

[polizi212]

My local Auto Zone has the scan tool that will also do ABS. I would advise the Original Poster to check availability of such services local to them!

 

[Mama's2006EB]

Mine did EXACTLY what the OP described when it was the rear. The front was a weird violent deal that involved a new hub. I did pinpoint the front with a scanner I bought that reads ABS and airbag codes as well. It's been handy having the ABS feature.....