Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 03 1.8 ABS system/speedo

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Mon 1 Jun 2009 14:09
03 1.8 ABS system/speedo - checkmate1955
Found this post from 2007, posted by 'Fiona' and I am having identical
> problems:-
>
'my vectra keeps cutting out when i change down to second or when in first

> just cuts out to the point where i have to start the car again....when in
> second gear I can sometimes catch it on the clutch....the abs & tc lights
> are on all the time and my Speedo doesn't work....i have been to three
> different garages where they have put the car on a diagnostics machine but
> because the Speedo isn't working the car can't be read'
>
I have had the Wheel Bearing with the ABS Sensor changed - TWICE- because

> the first time didn't cure the problem and also 2 reputable diagnostic
> mechanics cannot get the ABS to communicate.
>
Getting really frustrated, plus I just haven't got the money to keep

> 'trying' things. Almost certain that it's the nearside wheel that's the
> problem because some months ago it did work briefly when one mechanic
> removed and cleaned the Brake Wear sensor, cleaned and replaced it. Since
> changed this for a new one - no difference. Any ideas please??
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Wed 3 Jun 2009 08:33
03 1.8 ABS system/speedo - jayeastanglia
get the speedo fixed.proberbly the sensor on the gearbox that will hopefully put the TC light off..Clear all codes then take for a run of about 50 miles see if the light comes on again...A abs sensor might not be the problem..it could be the abs ring on the driveshaft is full of dirt/rust the sensor cant read through the dirt..
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Wed 3 Jun 2009 23:10
03 1.8 ABS system/speedo - checkmate1955
Mega snipquote - no need to quote everything in your reply. A brief summary is more than enough!

Thanks to jayeast anglia for replying to original message but 99% sure its not speedo and it has had new drive shaft - 2 actually because first one was suspected faulty. Codes can't be cleared by reputable diagnostic specialist - says that computer will not communicate with ABS (2 separate tests done).

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 04/06/2009 at 01:11

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Thu 4 Jun 2009 10:22
03 1.8 ABS system/speedo - SpamCan61 {P}
In a different thread (about the instument cluster on early Vectra Cs not working at all when cold) there is mention of a retrofit kit from Vx which includes a new ABS ECU connector IIRC, maybe this is a different syptom with the same root cause?

EDIT : this 'ere thread:-

www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=57486&...e

Edited by SpamCan61 {P} on 04/06/2009 at 10:25

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Thu 4 Jun 2009 11:25
03 1.8 ABS system/speedo - Number_Cruncher
On some cars, there's a known fault where the connections on the high speed CAN bus become waterlogged and corroded - the connector is under the passenger side scuttle panel.
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