ABS sensor

[oldfart]

Can anyone please help with information about a supplier for an ABS Sensor (front offside needs replacing). ABS warning light is on constantly and a diagnostic check (£45+VAT just for that!) has identified the fault, but local garage could not source a replacement. As a last resort I will try a Mazda dealership, but hopefully can find a cheaper option!
My location is near Southampton, Hampshire.
Thanks

[MountainGoat]

I lost the ABS sensor from my nearside rear wheel when I hit a pothole near Stirling in February 2011. Allan's Vehicle Services in Devon found me one but I had to wait a while for it to be delivered from Japan as he was out of stock at the time. They are very expensive, mine set me back about £120.00. If you have any problems contacting Allan who often seems to be off the phone send a PM to his other half Doone who is a moderator on this forum.

Tony

[Northern Bongolow]

just sold a second hand one at the big bash.
be very very careful when trying to remove the old sensor from its mount as the bolts usually shear off,then the sensor body is another story.
maybe a better plan to swap the swivel with a second hand part with sensor already mounted.
good luck.

[steveyd]

Hi,

I needed two new sensors for the front - at the time they were over £120 each! I got a couple of secondhand swivels/hubs from Bellhill (~£40 at the time) and they worked fine. Worth remembering though if you go down this route they wont gaurantee the abs sensors so could be a bit hit and miss - but you could get them to do a resistance test and compare to a known good one.

cheers,

Steve

[Simon Jones]

Try Kevin at Southern Bongos (between North Baddesley and Eastleigh). He's got several breakers in at the moment. Take your tools along and he'll let you have a rummage. Alternatively, I know where there's a complete van for breaking near Hedge End. Drop me a pm and I'll try to dig up the chaps number.