Finally changing the ABS sensor on my daily civic 

My car has the same fault today. I’ve taken it to a very reliable local mechanic but this was good to watch to see what is involved in the repair. Don’t think I could tackle this myself!

Glad I wasn't the only one with a tough time on my Rear N/S ABS Sensor. FWIW, I doused the retaining bolt in fast penetrating oil multiple times, wire brush it and knocked off any heavy caked rust with an old chisel. I think the socket I used was either smaller or larger by one size than recommended too. When it came to removing the sensor, I too felt the inability to pull from behind. So I chopped the front protruding from the hub off directly with a chisel, then rotated the disk hub so one of the holes lined up with where the sensor was, and with a hole punch and hammer (having removed the retaining bolt on the other side), tapped it through. I went to drill out like others had recommended and the drill bit came too close to the teeth under the sensor for my liking (I'm in construction so I'm very familiar with using a drill). Hence I opted to leave that route and punch it through. Before putting the new one in, I got a round file and made sure to remove any gunk in there, and put some grease on the sides of the sensor to help it through. Wiping any excess off once in place. Otherwise a success and your video will definitely assist, I managed to get some step by step photos from Civinfo but videos definitely tell more of the story, so this will help others tremendously. Not to mention that inadvertent crap that happens haha. Top man.

I ended up having to drill the rear sensor out of my 2.2 Civic back plate. One thing to note, the warning on mine didn't go off until the car was driven. I used a ebay HDS (Honda Diagnostic System) to diagnose mine. It would be worthwhile for you to get one. They're very easy to use.

Had the same problem with the broken off sensor,yours is the only video that shows this (fn) model ,keep up the good work m8

The so mentioned chisel is a punch

Great video thanks Did you have to get a diagnostics to find out which sensor it was and also how much would a diagnostic test be?,your knowledge would be greatly appreciated

Did mine recently on the fn2, read on forums they drilled the sensor out I just used a flat edge screwdriver, put it through one of the holes in the hub, then smash it 2 or 3 times with a lump hammer, sensor out. all be in it a few pieces but completley out, took like 30 seconds Then clean the hole up a bit with a small round file etc. And put some grease on the back plastic part of new sensor

cheers! gonna try this tomorrow, looks like ill have to take the disk off too, pray for me

Man went and got an ice cream at 2:41 that’s why it was cut short 😂

Thanks for the clip! I't helps with me diagnosing the Abs Vsa fault.

Just changed my sensor and the ‘abs vsa’ code wasn’t on when we started the car but came on as we first drove off up the road. Any idea would be appreciated, I wondered if the new sensor needs something doing to it with the diagnostic computer….?

Another top tutorial with the added bonus of real potential problems captured. Cheers again Lew.

Got that old sensor off and that seized bolt. Ordered a replacement for tomorrow. However, still got the actual sensor bit stuck in. Do I need to unscrew the bolts on the drum then drop the calliper to push that last bit out? Great video BTW

Got my MOT coming up on my mk8 and been driving for the past couple weeks with the abs/vsa lights on. Didnt realise it was an MOT fail until i googled it. Which led me to this video. So now i need to locate which ones faulty and go from there

I’ve a 2017, washing the car was putting all the amber lights on, was told by Honda 1 abs sensor. I said just change them all as in winter it’ll happen again. Nope it’s okay. Here I am again driving this morning, boom all lights on, it’s WATER related. I shouldn’t have to pay. These connections should be waterproof. Honda won’t admit this. I’ve had many cars for decades and this issue is pi ssing me off.

Good job I need this for my civic as well but IAM not sure I can do myself

Great video 📹

Awesome video as always mate!

i don't suppose u know wether the sensor/cable is the same for the front?

How did you know what sensor it was mate? Mine has come on since I changed rear hub with sensor. I didn't have any issues like this before.

Great work lew

Hi Lew quick question my civic 2011 1.4 vtec has its SRS air bag light on sometimes. Then turns off and will not come on again after a few weeks. Any advise please?

Daily Civic sounds like a really boring newspaper 📰😴

Awesome interesting vid m8 👍

I've got an fn2 type r and my abs light comes on when I get over 45mph, just had all my wheel bearings changed and one of the sensors too, any ideas why is coming on when the speed builds up?

Mate I have a 09 Type S. A few hours ago ABS/VSA started flashing on my dashboard. Is this most likely to be a sensor issue? Cheers

Nice job👍

How can I figure out which side os gone? Just had the fault come on mine.

How did you find out which one was faulty? Thanks

So I took my car to a garage for this very reason. They let an apprentice have a go.... and bam snapped the bolt but can't fit me in until 3 weeks basically said If I find someone to get the bolt out.... my question is how would I do that? As I saw in the vid you had this very problem

Do you have too remove the discs and caliper of . if you needs to change abs sensor.?

Did this problem send your civic in to limp mode. Be cause mine has hardly any revs

Isn’t the steering angle sensor in tire too?

He used a rollpin punch. Not a chisel

Im looking for a 1.8 or a 2.2 civic i have £1500 have you seen anything good about? Im near blackpool buddy. Any info would be appreciated

I literally have my MOT tomorrow, is there any way to determine which one of my sensors have gone bad? I have a really basic OBD scanner that only gives me a generic ABS fault so no there is no telling which one is bad.

Where did you get the new ABS sensor from mate?

Hi Lew, is this sensor the same on the Type R?

Got the same issue can I ask would it be the rear or could it be the front also?

Have you ever changed the oil pressure switch?

Did you use oem sensors?

Would not try this at all. uggh. how much does the new sensor cost?

hi mate are you still selling merch as a recently come across your channel and just bought a red fn2! plus we have the same name lol.

Where did you get the sensors from?

gt 85 good stuff wd40 is cat piss

Hoe did you know which of the 4 sensors it was? And how much was the part?

lew how u find out which sensor had gone knowing ur dad i guess u used a obs which does abs