Anti-skid service message after new track rod end fitted

Welton · Oct 25th, 2018, 20:17

Just had a new track rod end fitted and the tracking is now way off (steering wheel like a quarter turn out) the mechanic had to cut the old TRE off it was seized solid, time was getting late, so I agreed to take the car away as it's booked in for a Hunters alignment this Sat.

Soon as I set off I got the "Anti-Skid Service" message and the "Anti-skid Temporarily Off" along with the yellow triangle.

I'm guessing the ABS/Traction Control doesn't like the steering angle as it is and is flagging this fault??

Will this reset itself once the steering is straight again?

Any advice welcome please.

LizardOfBodom · Oct 26th, 2018, 09:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welton

Just had a new track rod end fitted and the tracking is now way off (steering wheel like a quarter turn out) the mechanic had to cut the old TRE off it was seized solid, time was getting late, so I agreed to take the car away as it's booked in for a Hunters alignment this Sat.

Soon as I set off I got the "Anti-Skid Service" message and the "Anti-skid Temporarily Off" along with the yellow triangle.

I'm guessing the ABS/Traction Control doesn't like the steering angle as it is and is flagging this fault??

Will this reset itself once the steering is straight again?

Any advice welcome please.

Hi
To my knowledge - it should as its only a temporary fault. I am getting a warning when I use my dstc-off mod, the dash flashes orange triangle and warning is present but only until car restart. When it checks the issue is gone, al should be back to normal.
It will leave trace in car's memory though, as an old error code.

Welton · Oct 26th, 2018, 10:59

Thanks, I'm not using it today but first thing tomorrow it's being 'huntered' then I'm hoping it will clear.

I always worry that it could be something serious but the steering wheel being so far out is the only thing that's changed, never had any warnings on this car ever....

IainG · Oct 26th, 2018, 11:28

Hi
Unless the mechanic has unplugged or damaged the wheel speed sensor wiring?

Iain

IainG · Oct 26th, 2018, 11:29

Hi
Unless the mechanic has unplugged or damaged the wheel sensor wiring whilst doing the TRE. ?

Iain

LizardOfBodom · Oct 26th, 2018, 12:26

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Originally Posted by IainG

Hi
Unless the mechanic has unplugged or damaged the wheel sensor wiring whilst doing the TRE. ?

Iain

Em, true that, actually, points for that! Same error would appear if one of ABS sensors got damaged/unplugged/cut. Worth checking!!

KBB · Oct 26th, 2018, 14:01

When work has been carried out on suspension or steering the steering angle sensor should be re-calibrated.

IainG · Oct 26th, 2018, 14:09

Hi

Quote:

Originally Posted by KBB

When work has been carried out on suspension or steering the steering angle sensor should be re-calibrated.

Maybe but would that bring up an anti skid ABS error?

Iain

KBB · Oct 26th, 2018, 14:42

Yes it can if the new straight ahead position is now different angle prior to the work being carried out

KBB · Oct 26th, 2018, 14:43

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Originally Posted by KBB

Yes it can if the new straight ahead position is now different angle prior to the work being carried out

The anti skid message also covers the elements the make up the Dynamic Stability Control system as the are all integrated.

Oct 25th, 2018, 20:17	#1
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	Anti-skid service message after new track rod end fitted Just had a new track rod end fitted and the tracking is now way off (steering wheel like a quarter turn out) the mechanic had to cut the old TRE off it was seized solid, time was getting late, so I agreed to take the car away as it's booked in for a Hunters alignment this Sat. Soon as I set off I got the "Anti-Skid Service" message and the "Anti-skid Temporarily Off" along with the yellow triangle. I'm guessing the ABS/Traction Control doesn't like the steering angle as it is and is flagging this fault?? Will this reset itself once the steering is straight again? Any advice welcome please. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

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Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	Thanks, I'm not using it today but first thing tomorrow it's being 'huntered' then I'm hoping it will clear. I always worry that it could be something serious but the steering wheel being so far out is the only thing that's changed, never had any warnings on this car ever.... __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

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Oct 26th, 2018, 11:28	#4
IainG Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:16 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Plymouth	Hi Unless the mechanic has unplugged or damaged the wheel speed sensor wiring? Iain

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IainG Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:16 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Plymouth	Hi Unless the mechanic has unplugged or damaged the wheel sensor wiring whilst doing the TRE. ? Iain

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KBB Master Tech Last Online: May 18th, 2020 10:57 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: On Contract Dubai Automotve Technical Academy	When work has been carried out on suspension or steering the steering angle sensor should be re-calibrated.

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KBB Master Tech Last Online: May 18th, 2020 10:57 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: On Contract Dubai Automotve Technical Academy	Yes it can if the new straight ahead position is now different angle prior to the work being carried out

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