new springs, abs light - Toyota Yaris Forums

mmrdelany · 07-29-2011, 08:25 AM

Hey guys, just installed some new springs with OEM struts and the ABS suddenly came on. Any idea what this could be?

CTScott · 07-29-2011, 08:55 AM

You may have accidentally popped off one of the 4 ABS sensor connectors.

Lil Abner · 07-29-2011, 12:16 PM

Or you pulled a wire out in the rear. When changing the rear springs, it's very easy to un-bolt the struts, and let the axle just drop down. Unfortunately, it pulls on the ABS wires.

staticorex · 07-29-2011, 12:23 PM

I had this happen too. I had crimped the abs wire which broke it. I had to buy a new abs wire.

mmrdelany · 07-29-2011, 12:30 PM

Thanks ill have to check that out. And the creeking noise from the new springs is all part of 'breaking it in'?

cali yaris · 07-29-2011, 12:49 PM

^ Go drive the crap out of it, lots of turns, let them settle.

mmrdelany · 07-29-2011, 01:23 PM

Oh good. So thats normal then? Was scared my tires would fall off or something. lol. its the MI springs btw :)

mmrdelany · 07-29-2011, 08:21 PM

just took another look under the hood and i can see the strut poping out a 1cm or 2. could it be a tightening problem?

Lil Abner · 07-29-2011, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmrdelany

just took another look under the hood and i can see the strut poping out a 1cm or 2. could it be a tightening problem?

You mean the upper rubber bushing is away from the sheet metal? That's normal.

cali yaris · 07-30-2011, 12:15 PM

^. Correct, 100% normal.

Make sure your lug nuts are tightened and torqued. That can cause creaking. I know I've driven off with hand tightened ones before.

OTA'sTOY · 07-30-2011, 12:50 PM

are you sure 1-2cm(1/2"-3/4")gap seems abit excessive i could see 1cm at most

mmrdelany · 07-31-2011, 12:30 AM

Thanks guys. Springs were on backwards -.- The one post on MI.com got me confused lol. No creaking noises. Ride is unbelievably awesome. Just the ABS light is on. Anyone know where the sensor is located? pics?

Revsson · 07-31-2011, 12:19 PM

Have a look at the Brake Control pdf, maybe that will help?

http://www.etimago.com/yaris/repairm...%20Control.pdf

or peruse the other sections of the Service Manual:

http://www.etimago.com/yaris/repairmanual/

Maybe you can take some pics while you are in there, too.

cali yaris · 07-31-2011, 12:37 PM

Quote:

are you sure 1-2cm(1/2"-3/4")gap seems abit excessive i could see 1cm at most

If he's got the nut tightened properly, and he's using all the parts in the right order, then yes. This has been posted about over and over again, with pictures. Even a stock Yaris has a gap. It has to, because the strut moves around and changes angles as the car turns.

07-29-2011, 08:25 AM	#1
mmrdelany Drives: 2009 5dr hatchback Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hawaii Posts: 26	new springs, abs light Hey guys, just installed some new springs with OEM struts and the ABS suddenly came on. Any idea what this could be?

07-29-2011, 08:55 AM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	You may have accidentally popped off one of the 4 ABS sensor connectors. __________________

07-29-2011, 12:23 PM	#4
staticorex View User's Garage Drives: Sc'd Yaris Sedan. Join Date: May 2007 Location: civilwar town. Posts: 660	I had this happen too. I had crimped the abs wire which broke it. I had to buy a new abs wire. __________________ Tantum religio potuit suadere malorum.

07-29-2011, 12:49 PM	#6
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ Go drive the crap out of it, lots of turns, let them settle. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

07-30-2011, 12:15 PM	#10
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^. Correct, 100% normal. Make sure your lug nuts are tightened and torqued. That can cause creaking. I know I've driven off with hand tightened ones before. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

07-29-2011, 12:16 PM	#3
Lil Abner Drives: 2009 3dr LB Manual Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dublin, Ohio Posts: 412	Or you pulled a wire out in the rear. When changing the rear springs, it's very easy to un-bolt the struts, and let the axle just drop down. Unfortunately, it pulls on the ABS wires.

07-29-2011, 12:30 PM	#5
mmrdelany Drives: 2009 5dr hatchback Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hawaii Posts: 26	Thanks ill have to check that out. And the creeking noise from the new springs is all part of 'breaking it in'?

07-29-2011, 01:23 PM	#7
mmrdelany Drives: 2009 5dr hatchback Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hawaii Posts: 26	Oh good. So thats normal then? Was scared my tires would fall off or something. lol. its the MI springs btw :)

07-29-2011, 08:21 PM	#8
mmrdelany Drives: 2009 5dr hatchback Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hawaii Posts: 26	just took another look under the hood and i can see the strut poping out a 1cm or 2. could it be a tightening problem?

07-30-2011, 12:50 PM	#11
OTA'sTOY DAT'S RIGHT I GOTz 2 View User's Garage Drives: '10 5dr Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 361	are you sure 1-2cm(1/2"-3/4")gap seems abit excessive i could see 1cm at most __________________

07-31-2011, 12:30 AM	#12
mmrdelany Drives: 2009 5dr hatchback Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hawaii Posts: 26	Thanks guys. Springs were on backwards -.- The one post on MI.com got me confused lol. No creaking noises. Ride is unbelievably awesome. Just the ABS light is on. Anyone know where the sensor is located? pics?

07-31-2011, 12:19 PM	#13
Revsson View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite Metallic LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 810	Have a look at the Brake Control pdf, maybe that will help? http://www.etimago.com/yaris/repairm...%20Control.pdf or peruse the other sections of the Service Manual: http://www.etimago.com/yaris/repairmanual/ Maybe you can take some pics while you are in there, too.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
HELP / Spoiler connecting light	SimTronik	DIY / Maintenance / Service	4	11-02-2010 11:08 PM
Tein S-tech Springs with Stock shocks combination.	daddz07	California	11	08-21-2010 01:49 PM
Parking Light Flash Output vs Hazard Light Output	sex	DIY / Maintenance / Service	2	11-03-2009 08:47 PM
Emergency brake light is on constantly	AdeJong 03	DIY / Maintenance / Service	9	10-10-2009 09:32 PM
'09 Fog light replacement	Mavix	Cosmetic Modifications (Exterior/Interior)	5	10-07-2009 03:21 AM