Thanks again Simon easy to see I've never driven a car with ABS! I'll order up a
manual and see if I feel capable of changing a driveshaft. I'm sure the dealer
will supply the correct part, but out of interest what's the difference in a 180
shaft?

Alex.


--- In peugeot-206gti@yahoogroups.com, Simon Craig <simonlc@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Alex,
> The ABS light only comes on when there is a defect with the system, not when
> it is operating normally.
> The brake pedal hammers back at you when you are going too fast for the
> conditions and braking causes the ABS to kick in as it senses a wheel
> skidding. If you're driving in a manner that causes the ABS to
> activate frequently, then you are not driving particularly well, you
> need new tyres - or a combination of both :-)
>
> The Haynes 206 manual #4613 (the 2nd one with a black cover and that
> covers the 206 GTi engine) would be fine for the procedure.
> My only thoughts would be to make sure the replacement driveshaft is for a
> 206 GTi180 and that you also buy a new driveshaft seal for the gearbox end.
> Once a driveshaft has been removed and refitted, the old seal will always
> leak, meaning you'll end up losing your gearbox fluid. A new seal costs
> nothing in comparison.
>
> To the best of my knowledge. there is no Haynes manual (or otherwise) that
> covers the GTi180 engine.
>
> 2009/7/3 ard126k <alex@...>
>
> > Thought I'd use a more accurate title now I know what a 'sonic ring' is!!
> >
> > I've had a look under the car now and the toothed ring is indeed pretty far
> > gone with rust. I now have two questions- would the rustiness cause the ABS
> > sensor to mis-read the speed of the wheel and cause the brake pedal to kick
> > back, and a slight knocking noise from the front of the car? Although the
> > ABS loght doesn't come on..
> >
> > Second, is the Haynes 206 manual -which doesn't cover the 180 GTi- likely
> > to be any help in replacing this driveshaft, when the need arises? Or is
> > there a 'real' 180 GTi book? Sorry, that's three questions.
> >
> > All your thoughts welcomed!
> >
> > Alex.
> >
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