TLcoats

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Okay. So i just finished installing my BC racing coilovers, New balljoints and outer tie rods. As im finishing up its starting to get dark and i pack up everything i used in the garage, then lowered the car. So i decided to take it on a test spin. Going down my street everything seems fine. Then i made a right turn and i heard a weird noise coming from my right front side and VSC ABS and VSC off lights are on.

I did some research and found that it could be a broken speed sensor wire!? Which could cost Hundreds!!

But i drove back home and found that my lug bolts werent all the way tightened on the right side. Could this effect it?

Please guys i need your help in figuring out what it could be, I am freaking out about the speed sensor wires because i know they are a PITA in more ways that one. Thanks!!

GSteg

iTrader: (15)

You didn't give the ABS wire enough slack so they stretched to the point where the internal wires snapped. You'll need to find out where the problem occurs and resolder the wires. Hopefully it didn't snap right at end of the sensor. Lug nuts not on tight enough will not cause the ABS line to rupture.

Debonair

Take the wheel off and check for anything damaged. Loose wires, broken anything. If you find a issue then get it fixed and hopefully your done. If you find nothing get the wheel back on and use a Torque Wrench this time and every time you put your wheels back on the car.

Reset the ECU by unplugging the battery for 10-15 minutes. Then hook it back up and check if theABS and Brake malfunction lights are gone. If they are test drive and hopefully you are good. If not get the car scanned to see what diagnostic trouble codes are present in the ABS controller. Cheap OBDII scanners usually can not read the ABS. You will need a higher end scan tool or factory tool.

Once you know what the trouble code if you can go from there. There is a lot of useful info and members on CL. SEARCH for posts related to the code. If you find none then come back and post it here and ask for help.

If I missed something I am sure someone else will chime in on it. Good Luck.

TLcoats

iTrader: (11)

Thanks alot for the help guys! I really appreciate it.

I am almost positive it is my ABS wires, because when i was putting in my Coils i moved the bracket for the ABS wire up the sleeve a few inches thinking it would get in the way if i wanted to lower the car more. So i guess that first turn i made i stretched/ Broke the wires. Man this sucks.

What happens if they broke right at the connection. Would i have to buy new sensors? That would suck, I hope i am able to solder them together... Rookie mistake i guess...

GSteg

iTrader: (15)

You don't need to buy new sensors, but it's a lot tougher to resolder a connection right there than it is elsewhere.

TLcoats

iTrader: (11)

Okay thanks! I will try to find the broken wire tommorow. In the meantime is it still safe to drive?

GSteg

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It's safe to drive in the meantime as long as you don't go crazy

GS4_Fiend

iTrader: (22)

This should be a sticky...Very crucial.

tmf2004

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Hope you get this fixed TL

7DOOBIE7

sorry to hear that bro. sometimes we got to slow down and double check everything when we are done because of the excitement for something new.

I hope you didn't break a sensor wire BTW. if so use that 10k you were talking about getting to have it fixed.

ThomasGS4

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First off, I want pictures.

TLcoats

iTrader: (11)

I agree i didnt even realize this was a problem until. BAM! there goes the lights. VERY CRUCIAL do not be rough with these wires or mount them too high up the strut!!

Thanks man! Yeah i kinda freaked out when it happened becasue i knew what i did. But now im just guna solder the wires together and hope it works

Of course! Im getting the height that looks good then going to take pictures tommorow. Oh and btw i have some tein s tech springs with original struts and top hats if anyone wants to take them off my hands

ThomasGS4

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Email me, dude. It's over on the left.