92 348 ABS Error Code

I finally got around to recording the error code that I am getting on my car. I read it as 39, but the ABS code list doesn't have a code 39. Am I misreading it?


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Thanks Ernie. That is what I was thinking. So that is a left rear intermittent signal issue. Possible an electrical connection, bad sensor, or possible wheel bearing issue. Since this all started happening after a spin at the track, (on track spin) I am leaning toward the bearing. I replaced the right rear hub assembly last year due to bearing noise. But I will obviously start with the simple things first.

 

35-38: Intermittent lack of signal due to wire breakage or short circuit or internal ECU failure...or due to faulty electrical contacts...or due to irregular ring gear movement...or due to excessive bearing play...or due to Gap too large or small (35=left front, 36=right front, 37=right rear, 38=left rear)

 

Had time today to start diagnosing.. The sensor checked out normal at 1104 Ohms. Moving on to the rest of the system back there. I do not feel any obvious slack in the wheel bearing.....Anyone have experience with ABS systems? This is my first.

Also, important to note that I have a spare ABS ECU and I get the same error when I use the spare. So I am leaning toward the wheel bearing/ring gear as possible source of the problem. Any thoughts?
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I pulled on it and it seemed firmly attached.

 

if I read the error code description correctly, if there is any variation in the ring gear travel, or variable gap between the sensor and the ring gear the code 38 will be triggered. By looking at the parts diagram I believe that the ring gear resides on the spindle that rides inside the bearing. The sensor is mounted to the hub. So if the bearings were going out it would cause the gap to fluctuate sending a variable signal to the ECU...

But I am not an expert here by any stretch of the imagination.. is my understanding of the system incorrect?


Maybe Sameer's idea might work LOL!!!!