Any old iron? (Steering Angle Sensors actually!)
Hi Forum members.
I am looking to offer a solution for the steering angle sensors that reliably fail on V70/XC70/S60/S80 vehicles with DTSC. Maybe some other models too but I only have a V70 to test them on with VIDA. I tear them down clean and check/adjust trim pot if needed to bring back into spec and test on my vehicle. Ive done a small number already, running reliably on vehicles. Have become pretty deft at the fiddly tear down and rebuilds such that I can do it with one eye closed now, or that might just be my failing eyes :shocked: If any of you have old faulty steering angle sensors gathering dust and spiders that you would be happy to part with do let me know? I would be most grateful. This would enable me to offer replacements on an exchange basis at a fraction of a cost of new replacements for forum members so they go to a good cause. Will pay beers or pizza and postage :teeth_smile: On reflection and further forum reading I wonder if I perhaps should have posted this in "Wants" sub forum. Apologies!. Should i move or delete/repost or leave here? |
I'd love to see a picture of one.
Maybe several pictures- disassembly, cleaning and trim pot adjusting. |
there are some guides and pics here on the forum but i cant remember which section they are in. some searching should find them.
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thanks for offering this kind of service more people like you are needed to help others keep the older cars on the road :regular_smile:
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A certain level of competence and know how is required as you can easily brick it or blow something on the vehicle, or even worse jeopardize air bag functionality. I certainly wouldn't want anyone to accidentally deploy an airbag by incorrectly following instructions. I'd go so far as to say in the politest and most considerate way, if one cant find out the info how to do it themselves, they shouldn't consider to attempt it. I wouldn't want someone to say they were following instructions after they blow the airbag causing injury by doing something incorrectly. There's a way to handle these things through at the very least some attention and competence, or prof' experience in the trade. Quote:
I'm also considering looking at the ABS units that fail as I have reflow equipment as well as the means to carefully open the sealed units even though i've not had it fail on my vehicle. I'd consider to look at a known failed unit for science if someone with the issue! |
all fair points but presumably if you offer a send away and repair service which I'm sure would be very helpful, people are still going to have to contend with the airbag to remove and refit the SAS
a list of related precautions may be useful at this point just in case is it mainly just a case of ensuring battery is disconnected, and presumably do the work from the side without being in the way of the airbag opening direction I'm sure I recall reading a news article about someone trying to steal an airbag and it went off, which meant they stabbed themselves with a screwdriver... but I can't seem to find the link now once you have it out of the car and on the bench the danger is over and then it's just the potentially fiddly technical stuff which Georgeandkira is interested in |
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As per initial post I will document next time I tear one down but if not proficient get someone qualified to fit the reco part and do setup with Vida. My aim is to provide a cost effective working part if someone wants it, for someone capable to fit. If the person buying is capable then so be it. If not, then give the part to someone capable to do it. I only make this clear in abundance of caution through experience. Its the interwebs. |
ah there was a bit more to it then, I think regardless I'd still be inclined to remove it viewing from the side i.e not sat in the drivers seat
having seen vids of them going off I definitely wouldn't want to be in the way holding any sort of tool in my hand agreed safety is the best approach if any sort of doubt |
Pupley, how long does it take to fix a sensor? I could visit you to see you extract and fix it - would pay of course for time. Could video the process.
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