How to Replace the ABS Wheel Speed Sensors on your Acura
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Is the ABS light and traction control light on in the dashboard of your Acura? Don’t take your car to the dealership! Learn how to fix it by replacing the faulty ABS wheel speed sensor. Changing the ABS sensor is a relatively easy task that you can perform at home.
At a Glance
- Symptoms: ABS, traction and brake lights on together.
- Find the bad sensor by reading the ABS code or comparing live wheel speeds.
- Unplug the connector, remove the bolt, and twist the sensor out; penetrating oil helps.
- Clean rust from the mounting hole so the new sensor seats fully.
- Clear the codes and test drive; the lights may need a short drive to go out.
Symptoms
The most common symptom of a bad ACURA wheel speed sensor is the ABS light coming on and not turning off.
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Other symptoms you can potentially experience due to a bad ABS sensor include:
- Wheels lock up when braking
- Vehicle skidding or taking longer to stop
- The vehicle goes into limp mode
- Automatic transmission stuck in gear
- The traction or stability control light is on
Not sure which ABS wheel speed sensor is faulty? We have a guide for that! Learn how to find that faulty sensor with a YOUCANIC UCAN-II Pro scanner here: “Wheel Speed Sensors: Find out which one is faulty using a YOUCANIC UCAN-II Pro scanner.“
How to Replace the ACURA ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
What you will need
- ACURA ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
- Mechanic Toolset Metric
- Torque Wrench
- Car Jacks
- Work Gloves
- Jack Stands
Procedure
- To figure out which ABS wheel speed sensor is faulty, run a quick scan and monitor live data using a full-system scanner, like the YOUCANIC UCAN-II Pro scanner. Once you’ve figured out which sensor has gone bad, you can replace it very easily!
- Park your Acura and ensure the parking brake is set.
- Loosen the lug nuts and safely jack up the vehicle.
4. Locate the wheel speed sensor on the steering knuckle behind the rotor.
5. Track the wire to the wheel well and disconnect the electrical connector.
6. Remove the 10mm bolt that secures the wheel ABS sensor to the wheel hub. It may be difficult to remove the sensor if it is rusted. If needed, spray penetrating oil. Spray penetrating oil and allow it to sit for at least 10 minutes.
7. Install the new sensor and fasten the bolt to 10 Nm. Connect the wire harness for the new ABS sensor.
8. Reinstall the wheel. Torque the lug nuts to 95 ft-lb.
Take your ACURA for a spin and make sure the ABS light turns off. If the light stays on in your dashboard, use the YOUCANIC UCAN-II Pro to read and clear the codes.
Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Acura vehicle.
