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Jan 9, 2012 | 10:23 AM

Special Ed

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ABS Light

I posted this in the Superduty section yesterday but didn't get no love so I'm trying it here. I've used the search function already & believe I'm headed in the right direction here. ABS light has been coming on & off for the past week. Buddy pulled the codes for me they are C1145 & C1234. I usually do all my own work except for whats covered under my extended warranty. I just had reconstructive surgery on my elbow so I can't do much right now. Im going to try to get my neighbor to jack up right front wheel & check for excessive play for possible bad wheel bearing right? Also, check plugs & wiring for chaffing. If there's no play just change out speed sensor? Any info would be appreciated.

If it matters a few months ago Ford just did hubs, axle seals, u-joints, & vacuum seals

Jan 9, 2012 | 03:34 PM

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UPDATE: The right front does have a hair of play going up & down. The drivers side no play. Is a hair of play allowed or am I looking at a wheel/hub bearing here?

Jan 9, 2012 | 05:03 PM

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Double Update: When I cut the wheel all the way to the left the ABS light comes on. Soon as get away from all the way left she turns off. I can make the light turn on & off all day just turning the steering wheel back & forth.

Jan 9, 2012 | 05:11 PM

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Check this out:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...n-in-turn.html

Wire chaffing or broken wire in there.?

Jan 9, 2012 | 05:58 PM

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Thank you Sean

Update 3: Cut the wheel with my head in the wheel well above the tire I grab the ABS wire above the spindle just before it disappears thru the dust shield & pull on it. With my girl in the truck she verifies the ABS light is turning on & off.
So my question is what do I need to remove to get to the base of this sensor? Tire, caliper, & rotor?
Also, with the ABS sensor & wheel bearing being covered under my extended warranty minus $100 deductible does it make sense to take it any further on my behalf?
Im assuming the sensor is held down with a fastener, what are the chances of it just being loose?

Jan 9, 2012 | 06:05 PM

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I read something in the Spread sheets also about lose, let me re look at it.(couldn't find it)

Found this in the Spread Sheets!

"Pull off the wheel, caliper, and rotor assemblies. There's a 6mm hex head that connects the ABS sensor to the hub, 8mm bolt that holds it in place behind the dust shield, then there's a plastic clip on the frame that you can use a flat head screwdriver to undo. Also use a flat head screwdriver to disconnect from the main harness."

From this thread I think:

Front ABS wheel speed sensor - PowerStrokeNation : Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum

Jan 9, 2012 | 06:09 PM

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But if the part is around $100, might as well let them do it. If you find it is just loose, you save $100. So, guess the question is, how much do you charge for labor?