Sensor Issue

MedicPatriot · **Posted:** Mon May 13, 2013 2:04 am

My ABS/Odometer is disabled. Codes say something like Left rear wheel sensor fail Right rear wheel sensor fail. A mechanic told me that it is the one sensor in the rear near the rear diff.

I'm going to try replacing the rear sensor and driving it. Then I will consider the wiring if that does not work.

Does anyone have a pic of this sensor? I'm a bit of a mechanic moron when it comes to finding stuff, but I can usually fix it if I know what it is.

papaindigo · **Posted:** Mon May 13, 2013 8:01 am

Well known KJ, not specifically CRD, problem and likely applies to a host of other vehicles. The 05 has sensors on both front wheels and a single rear one, chat says it's on top of the differential but I don't have a picture, and the 06 has sensors on all 4 wheels. Could be:
1. bad sensor - don't offhand know how to test the sensor but they only cost like $20 per;
2. broken sensor wire commonly inside the insulation (05 seems to be prone to this on rear sensor) - I presume this can be tested with a standard continuity meter if you can figure out where the connector is and the appropriate pinouts to test.
3. bad "hub" - not quite sure what this means but have seen mention

Wish I could help more. Hopefully a member who has actually dealt with this issue can do a post with pics for the CRD Tech section.

The only sensor picture I can immediately find is at viewtopic.php?f=98&t=61983

MedicPatriot · **Posted:** Mon May 13, 2013 5:20 pm

Should be this right?

Standard Motor Products ABS Speed Sensor
Your Price: $14.75
Part Number: 18363-07034981
Notes: ABS SPEED SENSOR -- In Differential
This Product Fits the Following:
• 2005 Jeep Liberty

MedicPatriot · **Posted:** Sun May 19, 2013 2:50 pm

I replaced the sensor and drove around for a few miles. It did not fix the problem.

I don't think I noticed any frayed wiring under the insulation, but I have to inspect a bit harder. If I don't find any frayed wiring, how in the world do I find out where the issue is?

papaindigo · **Posted:** Sun May 19, 2013 3:51 pm

Check for continuity between pins on the connector, likely under back seat, and the sensor. For details look at wiring diagram or wait until someone that knows the details weighs in.

arengant · **Posted:** Sun May 19, 2013 5:34 pm

Do you have a brake light on (the dash)? and you have no ODO, but speedo? Your's is an 05 right?

MedicPatriot · **Posted:** Sun May 19, 2013 6:04 pm

arengant wrote:

Do you have a brake light on (the dash)? and you have no ODO, but speedo? Your's is an 05 right?

This is the run down:

Brake like is on
ABS light is on
Odometer does not move
Speedometer works fine
2005 Liberty CRD

ABS code reader said something like:
LEFT SENSOR FAILURE
RIGHT SENSOR FAILURE

Replaced the sensor in rear diff...no fix.

arengant · **Posted:** Sun May 19, 2013 6:40 pm

MedicPatriot wrote:

arengant wrote:

Do you have a brake light on (the dash)? and you have no ODO, but speedo? Your's is an 05 right?

This is the run down:

Brake like is on
ABS light is on
Odometer does not move
Speedometer works fine
2005 Liberty CRD

ABS code reader said something like:
LEFT SENSOR FAILURE
RIGHT SENSOR FAILURE

Replaced the sensor in rear diff...no fix.

So likely your problem is an error in signal from rear diff. Since you replaced the sensor it is likely broken wiring which happens especially if you are lifted. You could track it down with a multimeter or rf signal tracer or just buy a new plug/harness and splice it in.

There is a small chance it could be from a dirty tone ring but that should give a separate error code. Who read your codes?

MedicPatriot · **Posted:** Sun May 19, 2013 7:01 pm

Quote:

So likely your problem is an error in signal from rear diff. Since you replaced the sensor it is likely broken wiring which happens especially if you are lifted. You could track it down with a multimeter or rf signal tracer or just buy a new plug/harness and splice it in.

There is a small chance it could be from a dirty tone ring but that should give a separate error code. Who read your codes?

A mechanic with a ABS code reader. Whatever it was, it looked awful expensive compared to the code readers I'm used to.

arengant · **Posted:** Sun May 19, 2013 7:11 pm

How far have you driven since new sensor?

DOC4444 · **Posted:** Sun May 19, 2013 7:58 pm

The symptoms you have are EXACTLY what occurs when a signal is not received from the single rear sensor on an '05. If you are sure the sensor is good, it is the wiring.

DOC

arengant · **Posted:** Sun May 19, 2013 8:25 pm

DOC4444 wrote:

The symptoms you have are EXACTLY what occurs when a signal is not received from the single rear sensor on an '05. If you are sure the sensor is good, it is the wiring.

DOC

X2
Unless you have the code cleared it does take a bit for the computer to see the signal is good after it's fixed and then clear itself. Mabe 5 miles...

MedicPatriot · **Posted:** Sun May 19, 2013 9:55 pm

arengant wrote:

DOC4444 wrote:

The symptoms you have are EXACTLY what occurs when a signal is not received from the single rear sensor on an '05. If you are sure the sensor is good, it is the wiring.

DOC

X2
Unless you have the code cleared it does take a bit for the computer to see the signal is good after it's fixed and then clear itself. Mabe 5 miles...

Oh really? I doubt I drove 5 miles. Probably more like 1 mile. I guess we will see when I make the drive to work!

racertracer · **Posted:** Sun May 19, 2013 10:28 pm

This is what happened to me and here is how I fixed it in my 2005 CRD.

It was a broken wire on the rear abs sensor that could not be seen because it was hidden by the plastic sheathing.

Those wires are so thin that continuous vehicle shaking will snap it.

The new OEM replacement wire is much thicker, minimizing the snap effect and it comes with a new plug.

When replacing it, make sure that the wires aren't crossed, before snipping the wires back 15" note how they relate to the plug and replace the new wires in the same way to minimize crossed wires.

Test first before soldering the wires. You will need to roll the rear wheels forward 10 to 15 feet before the abs light on the dash goes out. If it doesn't go out, your wires are crossed..... swap wires and try again till the light goes off.

What causes the ABS light to come on and off is the on and off contact of the broken wires when the vehicle is running / shaking.

:2cents:

MedicPatriot · **Posted:** Sun May 19, 2013 10:36 pm

I am betting on the wires being the cause, but I will have to see when I make the commute to work if it is fixed.

Do you have a link for the replacement wire? I can't find what I'm looking for. I'm not entirely sure how to do this, but it shouldn't be hard to figure it out by myself.

arengant · **Posted:** Mon May 20, 2013 1:27 am

racertracer wrote:

This is what happened to me and here is how I fixed it in my 2005 CRD.

It was a broken wire on the rear abs sensor that could not be seen because it was hidden by the plastic sheathing.

Those wires are so thin that continuous vehicle shaking will snap it.

The new OEM replacement wire is much thicker, minimizing the snap effect and it comes with a new plug.

When replacing it, make sure that the wires aren't crossed, before snipping the wires back 15" note how they relate to the plug and replace the new wires in the same way to minimize crossed wires.

Test first before soldering the wires. You will need to roll the rear wheels forward 10 to 15 feet before the abs light on the dash goes out. If it doesn't go out, your wires are crossed..... swap wires and try again till the light goes off.

What causes the ABS light to come on and off is the on and off contact of the broken wires when the vehicle is running / shaking.

:2cents:

Mine required a lot more than 10-15 feet for the light to go off, it actually worried me that I wasted money at first, but that could have been a anomaly

DOC4444 · **Posted:** Mon May 20, 2013 5:57 am

My experience is that the odo starts working right away. Lights should go out within a mile, though.

DOC

MedicPatriot · **Posted:** Mon May 20, 2013 11:43 pm

Didn't work. I was busy today so I didn't get to fool with it, but I looked under the insulation and it appears someone might have spliced it in the past. I'm not sure, but there is a wrapping of electric tape near the connector/hub or whatever you call it. I didn't have time to investigate today.

MedicPatriot · **Posted:** Tue May 21, 2013 5:49 pm

I need some advice on the wiring guys.

If I find a place where the wiring is damaged I will just try and splice it.

If I don't find any damage though, I have no idea what meters you guys are talking about.

racertracer · **Posted:** Tue May 21, 2013 6:14 pm

MedicPatriot wrote:

I need some advice on the wiring guys.

If I find a place where the wiring is damaged I will just try and splice it.

If I don't find any damage though, I have no idea what meters you guys are talking about.

Been there done that....Buy a new wiring harness and plug from the dealer and call it a day.

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