Thanks to
@Loz and other contributors for this hugely useful thread!
I got caught out by a failed NSF sensor just before my MoT in January and timings meant that I paid for the garage to fix it.
This thread has been invaluable in recent days (along with other nuggets across the site) as my OSF sensor started to report intermittent faults a few weeks ago and gave out completely last week, bringing with it the associated ABS/ESP/Cruise Control & Stop-Start errors.
Hydraulic Jack & Axle Stands in place I set about the removal, with penetrating oil, grease, woodscrews & claw hammer on standby. Once bolt was removed I found the sensor to be stuck fast...
At this point I decided to try reaching for a couple of screwdrivers before snapping off the sensor head and using the woodscrew/claw hammer method. Within a minute or so I had successfully prised the first screwdriver into position - working around the sensor head - and then levered the sensor out fully with a larger screwdriver (you can see some of the screwdriver marks on the old sensor).
As previous post, the new sensor was a tight fit after cleaning the hole out. I performed some very minor surgery with a stanley knife to help the new sensor into position. I also applied a touch of grease to potentially help with future removal.
Having put a number of miles under the wheels this afternoon, there has been no evidence of ABS issues upon OBD scan.
Going into this job knowing exactly what issues I was likely to encounter was invaluable. Thanks to All who have contributed!
