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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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hi all. ive changed my front bearing and now i have abs n traction cont lights on. i was carefull takin out/putin bk sensor and it all looks sound. r they that easy to damage? any ideas b4 i buy a new sensor. also changed battery and dont have code4 stereo . its a 5000rds multi changer. serial nunber m056287. thanks
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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What car mate?
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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hi mate what car is it? as some bearings have the abs trigger in the wheel bearing its self.
Abs bearings and non abs bearings
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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its a ford focus
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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is the trigger for the abs on the end of the drive shaft on them? Not sure as i have never worked on one before.
What kind of focus.
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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either the incorrect bearing (non abs) is fitted or you've fitted the bearing the wrong way round (i'd put money on this one). as stevos has said the trigger ring is in one side of the bearing so if its installed the wrong way round it won't work. very common mistake made on the focus.
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 11:43 AM
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yep as said above...u have either been supplied with a non abs bearing or fitted wrong way.
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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thanks all . il look in to it
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