Speedometer not working

Tiny
LOUISEPOOL
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  • 2002 LEXUS SC 430
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
After my front left tire popped and was replaced we had a really bad freeze. I tried driving down the street to the store and ended up sliding backwards down a hill and getting stuck which ended up popping the tire I had just changed. Since having it replaced again, the sensor is still beeping and the brake light is on as if the tire is still flat and my miles per hour gauge isn't working. It also won't tell me how many miles I have left of gas. How do I fix this? Is there a wire that possibly came loose? And if I can't fix it myself how much is it going to cost to get it repaired?
Friday, February 26th, 2021 AT 4:04 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Since it has the ABS light on as well, chances are the wheel speed sensor was damaged when you were stuck or from the flat.

Here is what I need you to check. Under the left front of the vehicle where the axle is located, you will see a wire going to the hub assembly.

I'm attaching the directions for replacement to help you locate and replace if needed. If you can't tell if it is damaged, follow this link. It explains how to test a wheel speed sensor.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/abs-wheel-speed-sensor-test

2002 Lexus SC 430 V8-4.3L (3UZ-FE)
Speed Sensor, Front
Vehicle Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches - Brakes and Traction Control Wheel Speed Sensor Service and Repair Procedures Speed Sensor, Front
SPEED SENSOR, FRONT

pic 1

COMPONENTS

- Replace the RH side by the same procedures with LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH [53876A]
3. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH [89543]

pic 2

(a)Disconnect the speed sensor connector.

pic 3

(b)Remove the resin clip and 2 clamp bolts holding the sensor harness.
(c)Remove the bolt and speed sensor.

NOTICE: Do not stick any foreign matter on the sensor tip.

4. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH [89543]

pic 4

(a)Install the speed sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 inch lbs.)
(b)Install the sensor harness with the 2 clamp bolts and resin clip.
Torque: 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 inch lbs.)

pic 5

(c)Connect the speed sensor connector.
5. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER LH [53876A]
6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
(a)Install the front wheel with the 5 nuts.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
(b)Install the ornament with the 10 bolts.
Torque: 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)
7. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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I hope this helps. Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe
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Saturday, February 27th, 2021 AT 7:26 PM

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