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    Return of the 3 Amigos

    About 4 weeks ago I replaced the front LH ABS sensor and the Amigos duly disappeared. Today, however, 4 of them suddenly reappeared. I checked with the Nanocom and it showed the same fault as last time - intermittent signal from front LH sensor. I duly cleared the fault code but it just keeps reappearing, as do the Amigos. I'll pull the sensor out again over the weekend but, from everything I've read in the numerous threads on this topic, I suppose I could be in for a new hub. Anybody got any other ideas?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Metoikos13 View Post
    About 4 weeks ago I replaced the front LH ABS sensor and the Amigos duly disappeared. Today, however, 4 of them suddenly reappeared. I checked with the Nanocom and it showed the same fault as last time - intermittent signal from front LH sensor. I duly cleared the fault code but it just keeps reappearing, as do the Amigos. I'll pull the sensor out again over the weekend but, from everything I've read in the numerous threads on this topic, I suppose I could be in for a new hub. Anybody got any other ideas?

    Lawrence
    New hub, you could try to hard wire the new sensor into the control unit. You might get lucky
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    In my case the 3 amigos came from the RH front sensor.
    I replaced the hub which comes with a new sensor.
    Mine only faulted if travelling slowly for a while.
    You should be able to check the hub by turning it by hand.
    Any roughness at all means a shot bearing. They do not make much noise at all compared to the old type bearings.
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    As always, thanks folks. When I had the LH hub apart to fit the new sensor there was no indication of any problem with the bearing. I suppose it could be the reluctor ring but it would be easier to fit a new hub than to pull the existing one apart to find out. Anyway, I'll take the new sensor out, clean everything off and refit and see what happens. RAVE says you should apply anti-seize grease to the sensor and replace the O ring but I didn't have a new O ring so refitted the old one. I don't see the O ring listed anywhere that I can find so if anyone can suggest where to get one I'd appreciate it. I tested the circuit last time and everything seemed OK but I'll get the multimeter out again.

    I see that Mario is back and he had a hub unit on sale. I hope he's still got it.

    Lawrence

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    Hi, if the circuit tests OK it's a clear sign that the problem is with the hub. Even if it's no play in it there can be a play in the reluctor ring inside so the problem occurs only while moving
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    Thank you for confirming my gut feeling Sierra. I pulled the sensor out, cleaned as much as I could but after a bit of driving the Amigos appeared again. Checked the circuit again and it's OK so I've ordered a new hub from Mario.

    Lawrence

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    Have you fitted the new hub yet and if so did it fix the problem?
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    Quote Originally Posted by d2dave View Post
    Have you fitted the new hub yet and if so did it fix the problem?
    I received the new hub from Mario on Friday so now I have to find :

    1. A very long breaker bar
    2. A torque wrench that reads beyond 490nm
    3. A 32mm 3/4in drive socket
    4. A 3 leg hub puller

    When I've assembled all of these I can tackle it. I was also delighted to find that the hub from Mario had the older type of sensor lead with the connector, not the new long one that has to be wired into the SLABS ECU. I've already checked the circuit and there is no problem with the connector so I'm very glad not to have to get into the SLABS.

    I'll report back when I eventually get round to doing the job.

    Lawrence

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    Return of the 3 Amigos

    You can do the job without a torque wrench.

    I use this method to torque D2 axle nuts to 360 LBS/FOOT.

    Get a heavy duty breaker bar and a big socket plus short extension... and an assistant.

    You need to apply 360 LBS/FOOT of force which is 360 LBS at 1 foot distance from the socket.
    1 foot = 12 inches.
    Grab your calculator and for example if you weigh 95 KGs, convert it to LBS and round the result up or down to nearest whole number which for me came to 210LBS - a little short of the target but we can make that up using leverage.

    Here’s how I did it - take 360 and divide it by 210 which = 1.71
    Multiply 12 inches by 1.71 which = 20.62 inches (converts to 520mm)
    Mark a line on the bar at 20.62 inches (520mm) I used red electrical tape.

    NOTE: The calculation is based on your weight so do not use my calculation unless you happen to to weigh 95kg Return of the 3 Amigos

    Stand on the bar with all your body weight at the line you just made. 3 or 4 steps should do it with your assistant repositioning the bar and socket between steps.
    When the bar stops moving downward from your weight, you have applied 360 lbs of force to the axle nut.

    TIPS:
    I usually place a step ladder nearby and step off the ladder on to the bar at the measured line whilst maintaining a
    steadying grip on the ladder.

    Don't jump on the bar or you will over tighten the axle nut - it takes less force than you think.




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    Its not unknown for short lead connection itself to give problems,, The usual fix is to just solder the wires?
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