2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Front wheel ABS Sensor

[PCrable]

My ABS And Brake lights have been lit on mydashboard for some time now and I took it into a dealer to read the codes from the companion module.



Apparently the Driver's side front ABS sensor needs replaced. The dealer quoted me $122 for the ABS sensor.



My truck is a 98. 5 4x4 SLT Quad Cab with 4 wheel ABS.



Does this sound like a reasonable price ?



Any way to tell is the sensor is really bad or not ? How difficult would it be for me to replace this myself ?



I'll be sure to check the connectors in the path first to make sure nothing is loose first.



Thanks for the input,

--Phil

 

[TMarszalek]

My ABS sensor went out with about 500 miles on the truck. The dealer said it was probably dropped at the assembly line. They claimed the sensor was around $100 plus labor if it hadn't been under warranty. They had to order the sensor, but installed it in about 10 minutes after I brought it back in.

 

[moneymuncher]

you have to pull the rotor off the hub assembly and loosen a 3/16" allen bolt. 1/2 hour job in the driveway with proper tools. $100. 00 is in ball park, shop around local parts stores also.

 

[PCrable]

I got the ABS Sensor replaced. It wasn't too bad to do.



I managed to be able to pull the sensor out of the hub without having to take the rotor off (just needed a short 5mm allen wrench).



Testing the old sensor, I got 0 ohms. The new one shows about 1100.



Now that it's replaced, the lights on the dashboard are all cleared.