Re: Speedometer/ABS dead

["David R. Lefebvre" <drl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

There's a three-pin connector on a sensor on the rear differential. You 
should be able to reach it behind the gas tank without jacking the car up. 
Perhaps it's just disconnected. I would start there and work your way back 
since you've already checked the fuse box.

At 08:06 PM 8/14/03 -0400, you wrote:

> I got in the car today, and the ABS light was lit.  I started driving and 
> the speedometer and odometer no longer move.  This is an '99 528i (E39)
>
> I checked all fuses, and they all seem fine.
>
> Checked TIS, and it's not too clear.  It mentions that ABS sensors 
> manufactured before 3/99 may crack and fail, but it doesn't mention 
> anything about how that relates to the speedometer/odometer.
>
> What sensor(s) are used to detect speed?  If more than one, which ones 
> must fail for the speedometer/odometer and ABS to fail to operate?  Could 
> it just be the speed signal to the cluster?
>
> Car otherwise operates fine.  With a speedometer these cars are difficult 
> to drive without exceeding the speed limit.  Without a speedometer it is 
> much, much more difficult... (:
>
> Thanks!
>
> - Matt
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