ABS Code Help C1297
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ABS Code Help C1297
Hey guys im a new member just joined, been using this website for advice and help for years i thought it would nice to finally join.
anyway i have an 2007 f150 4.6 LB 3.73 2wd. I have some software the allows me to pull any code, inculding abs. i was just checking the truck 2 days ago and noticed i have a code c1297, meaning front right sensor input fault, the abs light is not on although it has been coming on and off lately.
I have been chasing down an issue where the truck has a vibration at stright take off only at 5mph> around 2200rpm, only time it does this. i have gave up on trying to solve that problem have spent $200+ on stuff that everyone inculing the ford dealer told me that would fix the problem.
anyways trying to make a long story short. I did some reading about bad abs sensor can cause a low pulsing vibration at low mph, that sounds related to my issue but it was overlooked cause i wasnt able to read abs codes at the time nor was the abs light on at all during this time.
Finally to my question, does the code c1297 mean the sensor is bad or is it not reading the ring gear on the rotor correct?
I cleaned everything out, and my issue went away until a made a sharp turn and the issue was right back. I was also reading that some of these front sensors tend to break the wires inside right at the sensor and turning can cut in and out causing a bad sensor read. All i would really like to know is if there is anyway i can test the sensor to see if its really bad?
anyway i have an 2007 f150 4.6 LB 3.73 2wd. I have some software the allows me to pull any code, inculding abs. i was just checking the truck 2 days ago and noticed i have a code c1297, meaning front right sensor input fault, the abs light is not on although it has been coming on and off lately.
I have been chasing down an issue where the truck has a vibration at stright take off only at 5mph> around 2200rpm, only time it does this. i have gave up on trying to solve that problem have spent $200+ on stuff that everyone inculing the ford dealer told me that would fix the problem.
anyways trying to make a long story short. I did some reading about bad abs sensor can cause a low pulsing vibration at low mph, that sounds related to my issue but it was overlooked cause i wasnt able to read abs codes at the time nor was the abs light on at all during this time.
Finally to my question, does the code c1297 mean the sensor is bad or is it not reading the ring gear on the rotor correct?
I cleaned everything out, and my issue went away until a made a sharp turn and the issue was right back. I was also reading that some of these front sensors tend to break the wires inside right at the sensor and turning can cut in and out causing a bad sensor read. All i would really like to know is if there is anyway i can test the sensor to see if its really bad?
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Update i have took each front sensor out and checked them with ohms readings. all i get is open. i check the good one according to the computer and the same. So i switched right to rear and waiting to see if the code follows over, so far its still stuck on c1297 but then again its only been about 4 key cycles.