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Just changed front air shocks oem .

Dash lighting up/ afs, vsc, abs off,traction off,chk eng, warning triangle.Audible ping.

No warning lights on before shocks fitted.

Computer not a lexus one, points towards front left abs sensor not receiving any signal.

Will probably bring it today to lexus dealer tomorrow.

Does anyone know if it is this sensor, would it cause all of these warning lights to come on?.

Has anyone fixed their own sensor as the post below.There does not seem to be any pictures,

Any new info appreciated.[pictures] :mat:


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Broke your ABS/VSC sensor? Here's how to fix it! I know this probably
belongs in the suspension/brakes section, but I want to put it here so it will
get more exposure.


I'm sure almost everyone here that has done suspension work has had their
fair share of damaged ABS/VSS cables. I think its senseless to pay $200-250 for
a whole new sensor when only the wire is busted. Here is how to fix it and save
that money


Direct link to my ProjectGS DIY site, easier and cleaner version if you
want to print it out.
http://www.projectgs.com/DIY/SuspBrake/ABSVSC/index.htm


The stuff on my page is the same stuff as
below.
===========================================
ProjectGS DIY
By:
Jeff Tsai


Repairing ABS/VSS Sensor Cable


Recommended Tools:
Multimeter
Sharp Utility Knife (sharper blade
will make stripping the small wires easier)
Heavy Duty Electrical
Tape
Liquid Electrical Tape
Soldering Iron with Fine Tip
Sharp
Scissors
Electrical Grade Solder
Pliers




Introduction:
This is a cable that several people damage when doing
brake or suspension work. A new sensor usually costs about $200 from the dealer.
The cable is easily damaged if tugged or bumped. I think its senseless to buy a
whole new sensor when only the cable is broken. This guide will be a basic
overview on how to save you $200. The most obvious requirement is that you need
to have some basic electrical knowledge, but nothing over the top. You also need
somewhat good soldering skills since you will be working with a wire that is
about 18 gauge. I broke my cable when installing my TRD sway bars upside down!
Heh, yes stupid but everything bolted up and there were no instructions in the
box . I'm not the only one that has made this mistake, but here is the cure to
your problem if this has happened to you.


Instructions:
Start by inspecting the wire for any physical breaks. Easy
ones to find are external rips/cuts/tears in the outer rubber insulation. Tough
ones to find are the internal breaks. For the internally broken wire, you will
have to squeeze/bend around with your fingers on the wire to find where it is
severed inside. It will be a pretty obvious flat spot on the wire if it was
smashed by something (upside down sway bar ). The third possibility will be a
wire that is broken at the connector plug or the solder joints on the actual
sensor. This guide will cover how to fix a break in the middle of the wire. If
someone sends me a cable to fix that has a break at the sensor or connector,
then I will add to this guide.




After finding the break in the wire, cut the wire all the way through at
the break point. Strip away about 1/2 inch of the rubber insulation with sharp
scissors. Then use the sharp razor blade or sharp utility knife and strip away a
tiny bit of the insulation on the two wires. Just follow the above picture and
you should be set.




Just to make sure the sensor is working and there are no breaks further
down in the wire, check the resistance across the two wires. It should be around
1.6-1.7K Ohms. Follow the above picture.




Now solder the two wires together. Make sure the solder does not bind the
black and white wires. Follow above picture.




Use the electrical tape and wrap around one wire then all the way around
the whole thing. Or you can wrap each wire individually, I'm just used to doing
it this way because it's faster. Anyways, follow the above picture.




Now is the cool part. This liquid electrical tape will seal everything up
so it's watertight. Just apply it around any exposed areas so it covers to the
rubber.




Here's a picture of the finished application of the liquid insulation. Let
coating sit for 10-15 minutes for full cure before touching it. Once you finish,
test the resistance at the connector and make sure its 1.6-1.7K Ohms if it
checks out, then you're good to go. If the resistance is still incorrect, then
you either have a break somewhere else in the wire, or a break at the sensor.


Now, go reinstall the sensor on your car and get rid of those pesky ABS,
VSC, VSC OFF lights!


FINISHED!




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Thanks TigerFish ,

Can you remember how much the sensor was?

Did it trip all the warning lights?

It comes in two parts.

€140 + vat for the sensor.

€70 + vat for the lead.

= €210 + vat .Here.

For what might be just a broken wire. :tsktsk: .

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