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[jacko]

hi all 

have this abs problem started with the light coming on during driving randomly always went out on start up.

now it goes of on start up but comes on soon as car moves and stays on,

help chaps mot is due 

[jacko]

sorry chaps it would probably help if i tell you car details,

its.

2002 model
2.2 auto
silver   

[jacko]

also someone checked the résistance for me front were about 15 and rear were 7.5 is that acceptable 

[jacko]

that's at the abs sensors 

[Doctor Gollum]

Does the speedo work when the light is on?

If not it's the abs ecu... If it does, then it's a sensor or wiring fault but you'll need a decent code reader to establish which corner has the issue 

[jacko]

yes the speedo is fine 

[jacko]

can you recommend a code reader, was considering taking it to national tyres for a diagnostic test what's your thoughts 

[Nick W]

can you recommend a code reader, was considering taking it to national tyres for a diagnostic test what's your thoughts 

There's an excellent chance that NT won't have the necessary tools.

[jacko]

thought as much i have a cheap code reader but it don't do abs can you recommend any on amazon 

[Nick W]

thought as much i have a cheap code reader but it don't do abs can you recommend any on amazon 

The one that is affordable and will do what you want is a clone, and is not allowed to be discussed here. It's also a pain to setup.
Diagnosing the ABS requires specialist kit, so you would be better ringing round your local garages to find someone who still has it. Then you need to hope they know how to use it....

[TheBoy]

thought as much i have a cheap code reader but it don't do abs can you recommend any on amazon 

Nothing that Amazon sell directly will do it, and probably not even on Amazon Marketplace (though you'd be barking to buy from there).

The only generic readers that can read it are the more expensive ones targeted towards garages that can better absorb the high costs, rather than DIYers.

[TheBoy]

If you post your approximate location in London, maybe a local member with either a Tech2 or one of the many cloned devices might be able to help diagnose for a pint and pack of KP

[jacko]

i live on south coast Brighton anyone with a tec2 near there.

have looked online just for reference is there even anywhere that sell abs sensors for the omega 

[Enceladus]

I think 3rd party fronts are available. The rears not so. And both seem to be specific to Omega B/B2. Don't know if sensors are still available as a Vauxhall dealer special order ex Opel in Germany. If they are then they might be expensive.

I think your best bet is to continue to seek out a Tech 2 diagnostic read-out to determine which or even if any sensors have actually failed and take it from there. When you know exactly what's needed I suggest you post a request in the wanted section. Since you don't have enough posts then first put your post in the test section and ask nicely and a moderator might move your post to the wanted section.

I seem to recall that the front sensors can be a pain to remove and replace.

[Nick W]

I think 3rd party fronts are available. The rears not so. And both seem to be specific to Omega B/B2. Don't know if sensors are still available as a Vauxhall dealer special order ex Opel in Germany. If they are then they might be expensive.

I think your best bet is to continue to seek out a Tech 2 diagnostic read-out to determine which or even if any sensors have actually failed and take it from there. When you know exactly what's needed I suggest you post a request in the wanted section. Since you don't have enough posts then first put your post in the test section and ask nicely and a moderator might move your post to the wanted section.

I seem to recall that the front sensors can be a pain to remove and replace.

If you can't twist them out, then remove the hub and punch them out