Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 03 1.8 Possible ABS fault

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Sun 22 Feb 2009 19:40
03 1.8 Possible ABS fault - andyboro
Sometimes when I brake pretty lightly in my 53 plate 406 Rapier, the ABS seems to activate as if the road is slippy when it could be totally dry. I have read about the sensors in the hubs being dirty but is this right ?? Any help greatly appreciated.
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Sat 14 Mar 2009 21:09
03 1.8 Possible ABS fault - Panda_man
Did you get this sorted?

Assuming no ABS fault light is coming on then I think the problem is likely to be with one of the wheel speed sensors.

My 406 is doing exactly the same. I investigated today and found that the ABS sensor reluctor ring (toothed iron ring) on the nearside CV joint is loose. This is probably the cause. Looks like I need a new drive shaft unless someone knows a cheaper (reliable) fix.

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Sat 18 Apr 2009 17:14
03 1.8 Possible ABS fault - andyboro
Found the fault eventually, front nearside ABS toothed ring cracked. Found a replacement reluctor ring on the internet and didnt have to replace the cv joint. Saved a bit of coin and effort into the bargain.
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Thu 23 Apr 2009 10:06
03 1.8 Possible ABS fault - scottieav
I have 307 2001 1.6 petrol. Did the same thing had the back abs sensors cleaned and it solved the problem. Get a Haynes manual and it will tell you how to do it. Save 100's. Hope this helps.

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Edited by Dynamic Dave on 23/04/2009 at 11:18

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