ABS light after new struts

[peej03]

I replaced both front strut assemblies on my 98 Camry and now I've got a solid ABS light on the dash. All connections seem to be solid. Any ideas, please?

[Pvt-Public]

Make sure the wire routing is correct as not to stretch the wires when you turn. Make sure the ABS sensor is completely seated and close to but not touching the interrupter. Check for grease or other dirt on the sensor. That's about all I can think of. Did you ever start the car and rotate the wheels/drive with the sensor(s) disconnected? That could also throw a code.

[BMR]

My guess?... When changing out the struts, one of the wheel speed sensor cables got pulled on too much, and the wiring is broken inside. Get the error code pulled to verify what's wrong.

[ThurzNite]

Have you taken a test drive yet?
Dr J

[ThurzNite]

Have you taken a test drive yet?
Dr J

[peej03]

Yes, I did drive it. ABS is not working, nor should it, I believe, when the light is on. The LF strut did blow out, so I would think it's quite possible the speed sensor cable could have gotten caught up in the whole mess. I'll see if I can't get an error diagnosis. Thanks!

[ThurzNite]

I think I saw a TSB on this. What year, trim, engine, transmission?
Dr J

[ThurzNite]

LOL, this's a funny TSB:
BR003-97
Introduction An alternative method for clearing Diagnostic tro S uble codes (DTC B LEARANCE FOR on 1997 U.S. produced Camrys and Avalons has been adopted for the Bosch ABS system. Affected • 1997 U.S produced Camry and Avalon. Vehicles Repair Turn ignition switch on and depress the brake pedal 8 or more times within 3 seconds. Manual Method Alternative Turn ignition switch, on and off, 20 times. Method NOTE: If the ABS system sets an intermittent code and the problem is not present for 20 ignition cycles, the customer could inadvertently clear the trouble codes by turning the ignition switch on and off 20 times prior to coming to the dealership

Dr J

[peej03]

Dr., it's a 98 Camry LE auto 4cyl. with 227k.