ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement in Denver, CO
ABS wheel speed sensors are crucial components that contribute to your safety and serene driving experience. These sensors are used to monitor each wheel speed and send that information to your vehicle’s anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC). When you brake hard or hit slippery surfaces, wheel speed sensors need to provide accurate wheel speed information to prevent skidding and to help you stay in control of the vehicle. At South Denver Automotive we can test, diagnose, and replace (if necessary) wheel speed sensors. So if you see the ABS light “on”, or the check engine light “on”, call our Denver auto repair shop to get your car diagnosed and repaired.
Wheel speed sensors measure the rotational speed of each wheel and send that information to the on-board computer system. This information is crucial to the proper functioning of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC). Wheel speed sensors can fail due to passage of time and general wear due to debris and harsh conditions. Driving around Denver, you can expect the sensors to last roughly 40,000 – 50,000 miles.
Warning Signs of a Failing Wheel Speed Sensor
The most common warning sign is the ABS light being illuminated by the on-board computer. Traction control or stability control light might also come “on”. It may be a surprise to some, but the check engine light may also be illuminated if the ABS wheel speed sensor malfunctions. Any of these lights being illuminated is a cause for concern, and we recommend taking your vehicle to a trusted auto repair shop to have it diagnosed and repaired.
When you bring your vehicle to our Denver auto care facility, we will start with an inspection of the ABS and ESC systems. Our technicians are equipped with state-of-the-art digital tools, as well as extensive experience, to check the braking and traction control systems for malfunctions. If we identify a speed sensor as the culprit, we can perform ABS wheel sensor replacement – usually it’s a one day affair - you get your vehicle back the same day, with the sensor(s) replaced, and sending correct information to the ABS system.
South Denver Automotive is a family owned auto repair shop that provides comprehensive automotive maintenance services, diagnostics and repairs – whether your vehicle needs check engine light diagnostics, suspension repair, transmission service, a/c recharge, electrical system repair, or brake system diagnostics and repairs, you can count on our nationally ASE certified technicians to get to the bottom of the problem and to fix your car correctly the first time.
When your vehicle visits our Denver auto repair shop, you will encounter friendly service advisors, technical excellence, and many other benefits, including:
- Complimentary Digital Vehicle Inspection with service or repair
- Industry leading 4 year / 40,000 miles nationwide warranty
- Complimentary local ride
- Original Equipment equivalent or better quality parts
So if your vehicle exhibits signs of wheel sensor problem, or any other symptoms that make you uneasy, don’t look for “repair shop near me” – call South Denver Automotive instead, your trusted auto repair specialists. You can also make appointments online, on our website, if you find that route more convenient.