Puma ABS/TC problem
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Puma ABS/TC problem
Im getting the TC readomly cutting for no reason in the other halfs 1998 Puma.
It first happened when she was pulling out of a junction but not spining the wheels then started to happen at random times when overtaking or just slowing down.
I have just been out in it and there is a grinding sort of noise when you brake if one wheel starts to slide (I was putting the inside wheel in the mud to make it slide)
The grinding noise isnt there when you go on the brakes normally or even when you jam on it only seems to be when one wheel locks up or is they start spinning.
What would cause the TC to come in without the wheels spinning? A sensor?
What would the grinding noise be? The ABS pump? Are there any known common faults with the ABS or TC system in the Puma?
Loads of questions i know!
I have taken the fuses out of the ABS for now and the problem is gone but obviously it cant be left like that.
It first happened when she was pulling out of a junction but not spining the wheels then started to happen at random times when overtaking or just slowing down.
I have just been out in it and there is a grinding sort of noise when you brake if one wheel starts to slide (I was putting the inside wheel in the mud to make it slide)
The grinding noise isnt there when you go on the brakes normally or even when you jam on it only seems to be when one wheel locks up or is they start spinning.
What would cause the TC to come in without the wheels spinning? A sensor?
What would the grinding noise be? The ABS pump? Are there any known common faults with the ABS or TC system in the Puma?
Loads of questions i know!
I have taken the fuses out of the ABS for now and the problem is gone but obviously it cant be left like that.
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I've had a similar problem on the wifes ST170, ABS light and TC light came on, changed the ABS sensor, still stayed on.
On taking the hub apart found a stone or something had got in between the hub and knuckle ( rear ) and damaged a circular magnetic ring that the ABS reads from, changed this and all is now fine
Dont know if this helps.
Kev
On taking the hub apart found a stone or something had got in between the hub and knuckle ( rear ) and damaged a circular magnetic ring that the ABS reads from, changed this and all is now fine
Dont know if this helps.
Kev
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The ABS and TC circuitry are connected on a puma. Do you have the ABS-TC orange light on the dash?
At 12mph, the ABS pump does a self test - it sounds like it's grinding for half a second. Is this happening? If not, then the pump could be on the way out.
If it is testing and your light is still on, then it could well be the sensors. The rear sensors especially can get dirty with crap from the rear shoes. Take the hubs off and make sure the sensor heads are shiny clean. (The silver disc to the left of the shaft)
Make sure the abs ring on the back of the hub is ok as well:
On the front - just make sure the sensors are clean on the front and nothing is obstructing the ABS ring:
The fuse is ok in the central fuse box? (The one under the cubby hole to the right of the steering wheel) : Fuse 13, 15A - blue for the ABS.
Also check the related fuses in the fuse box under the bonnet:
fuse 30 - 3 amp ABS
fuse 31 - 30 amp ABS
fuse 33 - 30 amp ABS
To test the sensors:
1. Remove Wheel
2. Remove Inner Arch Lining
3. Unplug ABS Sensor
4. Set Multimeter to Ohms
5. Set Range so meter reads between 1000 and 1200 Ohms
6. Test the sensor plug LEADING to the wheel hub by going across the 2 pins
7. A good sensor should read between the values with an average of 1.1K Ohm
8. Anything else can point to coils breaking down
9. Remember to wiggle the sensor lead when testing to check the internal coils
10. Repeat if necessary on other side.
Check the condition of the leads too as they can wear on the tyres especially if on 17" wheels.
Good luck - let me know if you need more help.
At 12mph, the ABS pump does a self test - it sounds like it's grinding for half a second. Is this happening? If not, then the pump could be on the way out.
If it is testing and your light is still on, then it could well be the sensors. The rear sensors especially can get dirty with crap from the rear shoes. Take the hubs off and make sure the sensor heads are shiny clean. (The silver disc to the left of the shaft)
Make sure the abs ring on the back of the hub is ok as well:
On the front - just make sure the sensors are clean on the front and nothing is obstructing the ABS ring:
The fuse is ok in the central fuse box? (The one under the cubby hole to the right of the steering wheel) : Fuse 13, 15A - blue for the ABS.
Also check the related fuses in the fuse box under the bonnet:
fuse 30 - 3 amp ABS
fuse 31 - 30 amp ABS
fuse 33 - 30 amp ABS
To test the sensors:
1. Remove Wheel
2. Remove Inner Arch Lining
3. Unplug ABS Sensor
4. Set Multimeter to Ohms
5. Set Range so meter reads between 1000 and 1200 Ohms
6. Test the sensor plug LEADING to the wheel hub by going across the 2 pins
7. A good sensor should read between the values with an average of 1.1K Ohm
8. Anything else can point to coils breaking down
9. Remember to wiggle the sensor lead when testing to check the internal coils
10. Repeat if necessary on other side.
Check the condition of the leads too as they can wear on the tyres especially if on 17" wheels.
Good luck - let me know if you need more help.
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just found this thread as i have this problem on my puma abs kicking in and the pump going nuts while driving, but ive noticed the metal ring on the front is slighty damaged would that cause the sensor to read it wrong, ive just changed the front right abs sensor as the diag said it was faulty
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My Puma abs light is always on and pedal to the floor when i brake braks not as good as they should be pads seem ok grinding nosis comeing from braks aswel was told it needs a new abs pump would that cause theses problems?
Front and real pipes where replaced in july and rear bushes.
Front and real pipes where replaced in july and rear bushes.
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