Brakes

Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Inspection

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Installation Visual Inspection

1. Inspect for the following:

  • If there is any malfunction, replace the part.

a. Excessive looseness or play of the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor

b. Deformation of the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor

c. Deformation or damage of the rear ABS sensor rotor

Clearance Inspection

1. Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor.

2. Measure the distance between the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor installation surface and the rear ABS sensor rotor. This is dimension A.


3. Calculate the clearance between the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor and the rear ABS sensor rotor using the following formula:

  • Clearance (mm {in}) = A –13.9 {0.547}

4. Verify that the clearance between the rear ABS sensor rotor and the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor is as indicated below.

  • If there is any malfunction, replace it.

    Clearance
  • 1.46 mm {0.057 in} or less

Sensor Output Value Inspection CAUTION:
  • Resistance inspection using other testers may cause damage to the ABS wheel-speed sensor internal circuit. Be sure to use the M-MDS to inspect the ABS wheel-speed sensor.

1. Switch the ignition to off.

2. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.


3. Select the following PIDs using the M-MDS:

  • WSPD_LR

    (LR wheel-speed sensor)

  • WSPD_RR

    (RR wheel-speed sensor)

4. Start the engine and drive the vehicle.

5. Verify that the display of the M-MDS shows the same value as the speedometer.

  • If there is any malfunction, replace the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor.

Test yourself

A quick Mazda 3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.