[IsaacA]

I was replacing my wheel hub assembly, and could not get the ABS connection apart. I ended up breaking the red wire on the upper male side of the plug. Is it dangerous to continue driving my truck without the ABS connected? If so how might one rectify the damaged wire on the top male portion of the sensor?

 

[Lowcountry idn]

I was replacing my wheel hub assembly, and could not get the ABS connection apart. I ended up breaking the red wire on the upper male side of the plug. Is it dangerous to continue driving my truck without the ABS connected? If so how might one rectify the damaged wire on the top male portion of the sensor?

yes that connector is the worst part of the job. Anyway I presume your solution is a) find a junk yard connector and solder it in to the harness, of b) delete the connector and solder and shrink wrap the wires.

 

[early 2010]

Yes, it will drive, and stop. Just like any old fashion car before ABS.

 

[dixie1865]

As others have said.... yes, but I dont think the vehicle will go into 4wd until you get it fixed.

 

[jcco]

Screw that connector!
1.5 hr job plus 2 hrs f...ing with that connector! By some act of god, Idid not break it.

 

[satown210]

Driving without ABS?! Expect your wheels to burst into flames even when parked. JK. As others have said it will stop fine. Of course you won't have ABS, VDC, and 4WD.

 

[General_Tarfun]

Yep. It will probably drive better than ever if you’re off of dry pavement.


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[toaste]

Did it for 6 months Until I put in a new hub. But your 4WD wont work either until you do.

 

[SimpleX]

To back up everyone else, absolutely you can drive the car. No cars had (properly functioning) ABS systems until they miniaturized computers sufficiently in the 80's (a lot of those early systems are still pretty trash) and they weren't standard on most cars until the late 90's-early 2000's (when the tech matured & became cheaper).

No idea the OP or other readers car backgrounds so my advice will be given as it would to someone who knows nothing (not an insult, just trying to be more helpful to people who actually know nothing about this system).

You obviously can't individually apply brakes or pulsate them 10's, 100's, or 1000's, of times in a panic braking situation but usually not necessary (ABS is really only there for panic braking & allows you to continue steering & prevents a loss of control on slick surfaces or at the limits of the vehicle's grip) & the X's chassis & braking system are decent & designed to work without it.

Drive normally & release/re-engage as necessary (pump) if the brakes lock up.

You also won't have stability control so keep that in mind.

To repair, make sure you properly solder (use rosin flux, appropriate solder [I use 60/40 tin/lead for auto work but do some research], heat shrink [suggest navy heat shrink], & good technique) the system using quality wire of the same gauge. No idea whether it is better to solder the connector or straight solder the wires but I would try the connector 1st & not add any more wire or joints than you have to (go to a junk yard & hack a connector off if you need to).

Resistance levels from this sensor are critical to proper function so if this doesn't work (it trips a code or doesn't function properly) figure out a solution & report back so the community is aware.

For your 4wd I am including a possible solution. If you try it & it works please let us know. ABS 4wd hack CLICK HERE

Here is the best soldering video I've found.
CLICK HERE for to the point soldering.

To the OP, if you are already a soldering god rock on, otherwise, I would suggest getting some wire of the same gauge as your connectors & practice until you have beautiful joints. Doesn't take much! Also, don't forget to put the heat shrink on before soldering, almost as annoying as breaking a connector.

Best of luck. Happy New Years!

 

[General_Tarfun]

To back up everyone else, absolutely you can drive the car. No cars had (properly functioning) ABS systems until they miniaturized computers sufficiently in the 80's (a lot of those early systems are still pretty trash) and they weren't standard on most cars until the late 90's-early 2000's (when the tech matured & became cheaper).

No idea the OP or other readers car backgrounds so my advice will be given as it would to someone who knows nothing (not an insult, just trying to be more helpful to people who actually know nothing about this system).

You obviously can't individually apply brakes or pulsate them 10's, 100's, or 1000's, of times in a panic braking situation but usually not necessary (ABS is really only there for panic braking & allows you to continue steering & prevents a loss of control on slick surfaces or at the limits of the vehicle's grip) & the X's chassis & braking system are decent & designed to work without it.

Drive normally & release/re-engage as necessary (pump) if the brakes lock up.

You also won't have stability control so keep that in mind.

To repair, make sure you properly solder (use rosin flux, appropriate solder [I use 60/40 tin/lead for auto work but do some research], heat shrink [suggest navy heat shrink], & good technique) the system using quality wire of the same gauge. No idea whether it is better to solder the connector or straight solder the wires but I would try the connector 1st & not add any more wire or joints than you have to (go to a junk yard & hack a connector off if you need to).

Resistance levels from this sensor are critical to proper function so if this doesn't work (it trips a code or doesn't function properly) figure out a solution & report back so the community is aware.

For your 4wd I am including a possible solution. If you try it & it works please let us know. ABS 4wd hack CLICK HERE

Here is the best soldering video I've found.
CLICK HERE for to the point soldering.

To the OP, if you are already a soldering god rock on, otherwise, I would suggest getting some wire of the same gauge as your connectors & practice until you have beautiful joints. Doesn't take much! Also, don't forget to put the heat shrink on before soldering, almost as annoying as breaking a connector.

Best of luck. Happy New Years!

Good post. Lots of solid info here.


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[IM1RU]

Actually the 4WD will work with a busted ABS line.... You wouldn't want to do this every time, but If you had to in a pinch....

1. With the engine off turn selector to 4hi.
2. Remove the IDOM cover and remove "ABS ECU" fuse.
3. Start engine
4. Replace fuse and cover.

Poof!

You can now use 4 hi or 4lo as needed.

IF YOU RETURN TO 2HI YOU WILL NEED TO REPEAT IN ORDER TO USE 4WD.

 

[SimpleX]

Actually the 4WD will work with a busted ABS line.... You wouldn't want to do this every time, but If you had to in a pinch....

1. With the engine off turn selector to 4hi.
2. Remove the IDOM cover and remove "ABS ECU" fuse.
3. Start engine
4. Replace fuse and cover.

Poof!

You can now use 4 hi or 4lo as needed.

IF YOU RETURN TO 2HI YOU WILL NEED TO REPEAT IN ORDER TO USE 4WD.

Awesome to know, still a little bit of a PITA if you have to do it on the regular....

 

[IM1RU]

PITA if you have to do it on the regular....

Ya think?

It is clearly meant for an emergency situation only (as in, get you off the trail). Thus the disclaimer

You wouldn't want to do this every time, but If you had to in a pinch....