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Removal of Speed Sensors

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Old 03-12-2012, 07:03 AM
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Removal of Speed Sensors

I have the light trifecta and have ordered all new sensors to replace the old ones as I have no way to narrow down which one it is. I had one replaced by my mechanic a couple days ago and he really had to struggle to get the old one off of the hub...it was garbage by the time he got it.

Is there a trick to getting them out?

Will the lights automatically go off if the problem is fixed or do I have to shut them off manually?

Thanks so much!!
 

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Old 03-13-2012, 04:20 AM
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The tend to be stuck in there real hard.

Last time I replaced them I removed my front rims during the evening, let some WD40 do it's work overnight and removed the sensors in the morning. They were still a pain in the *** to remove but I had the feeling it was easier than the previous time I replaced them.

My dashboard lights (all three) went out as soon as I reconnected the battery after the sensors were replaced. Not sure if this is really needed though!
 
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Old 03-13-2012, 04:30 AM
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Some good tips there! I'll pick up a can of something with tough action

Does the battery need to be disconnected for this job?

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Old 03-14-2012, 12:48 AM
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Personally I always disconnect my battery when working on my car when electronics are involved but I don't think it truly necessary for this job.
 
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Old 03-14-2012, 11:09 AM
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I used a lot of PB Blaster. When that didn't do the trick, i drilled a small pilot hole into it, screwed a drywall screw halfway down into it, and pried it out with a hammer claw like a nail. The screw stays stuck in the sensor pulling it up and out.
 
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