Traction/abs Issue Just After Start Up

[turkle]

Hi All - long time lurker first time poster

I recently bought a xr6t bf2 and its got an issue I'm hoping someone can help me with.

When I start the car and start driving (forward or backwards) the traction control light comes on and something from the front of the car goes click click click click... then everything's fine. Say I'm reversing and feathering the brake I can feel it through the brake pedal and a little bit in the steering. The light will stay on for the rest of the trip and the whole thing starts again next time.

Any idea what this could be?

The car has 19 inch wheels 245 wide and the steering is alot heavier than the AU xr6 I had previously - is heavier steering normal??

It also has a ZF 6 speed, no mods and full service history.

And btw, if this has been asked before don't chew me out, its my first post because I'm GOOD at using the search function.

Cheers!

[AdamIan69]

Sounds common. I would try clean all the steel filings off the abs sensors for a start.

I dare say the clicking sound is your abs module releasing brake oil pressure to the caliper on the same rotor that the u/s abs sensor is on. Or a relay switching due to a u/s sensor. I have never diagnosed this problem before but I would start with disconnecting one sensor and then driving and then braking until you do all four or the problem goes away. I would start with your left hand side of the car as that is the side that hits the dirt and any puddles on the road. If you have no luck mate let ya know and we'll try and come up with some more money savings ideas haha.

Oh and the sensor is behind your brake discs and the pickups are on the back of the hubs, so get the wheels, calipers and discs off to give everything a clean with a wire brush.

[Ralph Wiggum]

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[turkle]

Awesome, thanks AdamIan.

If I had to guess I'd say the sound is coming from the left front.

Forgot to mention slotted rotors have been installed as well, perhaps that's causing more gunk to clog the ABS sensor.

[turkle]

Is there something I can buy to plug into the ECU and get the fault codes myself?

Even if it doesn't help with this I'm sure it will come in handy in the future.

[Kimberley Scott]

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[AdamIan69]

Ye there is mate. I have a code reader but anything cheap will only pick up certain codes and not really trans faults and brake codes. My Xcal 3 seems to pick up everything I have had so far. There worth 700new. 200 second hand but will need unlocking if you choose to tune your car which is worth about 300-400 ( I think) I can't see slotted rotors making much difference to the dirt stuck to the abs sensors. The front left sensor is what I have changed out before. What state you in? I may be able to help you out with a code read.

Unfortunately I don't sell sex toys. But Ralphy likes turtles :/

[turkle]

Cheers mate, I'm in Perth, NOR

[AdamIan69]

Cool. PM me if you want me to check the codes. Otherwise monster torque is very flexible and also give you a read and erase. I will create a fault on my falcon to be sure the Xcal reads abs codes.

[ToXic BF Beast]

Hi TURKLE

Did u ever get this issue sorted?? Mine has done it since I got it last yr (BF XR6T)

Only just realising how much I hate it

The "clunk clunk grind grind" disappeared for 2 days, every thing was quiet and... Like a normal car. But the noise is back

( my TCS light came on & couldn't be switched off)

So I'm 99% they're related

Mine goes mental every time it come to a slow stop or starting to crawl like in traffic.

Let me know mate

Anything to avoid the Ford dealers