Trying to get hold of Front ABS sensor
Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2018 1:36 am
HI everyone
I am based in New Zealand and managed to acquire 1984 635 CSi, which was imported from UK. I am not the 1st owner and have been trying to get the car road worthy (WOF/MOT) for a few months now. What is finally left is the front left ABS sensor, which is entirely missing from the car. I've been shuttling back and forth from BMW NZ and dealers in UK, but have been largely unsuccessful. I came across this useful thread, which mentions that the E23 front ABS sensor should work fine for the E24:
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=26149
Can someone please confirm if the E23 sensor will fit the E24?
From RealOEM, this is the part number for the E23:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... 1121365275
Also, this is what we found out from BMW NZ, which I doubt the authenticity:
OEM 34 52 1 155 037 — BMW
OEM 34 52 1 178 981 — BMW
An eBay UK seller has the above part 0 265 001 058 (34 52 1 178 981), but the seller isnt sure if it'll fit E24. This is what he had to say:
The connections between the catalogues are not 'solid' but nevertheless i see a connection between:
the original bmw number for the pulse sensor (or speed sensor) 34521179981 and i can make a connection to 0265001038 albeit not directly.
i can say the abs sensor fits the front of the car, but are not handed left/right i.e. as there is no seperate part numbers for left and right.
The mechanic who is working on my car has confirmed that the existing front right sensor is part number 0 265 001 038.
After going through that entire thread, it appears that both front left and right are no longer available anywhere, but the rear ones are still available.
I've spent quite a bit now on this car and am really struggling with this last bit which is quite frustrating. Would greatly appreciate if anyone could throw some light.
Thanks very much.
The vehicle:
1984 BMW 635CSI
Chassis number: WBAEC720708175248
ENGINE SIZE: 3.5 L
FUEL TYPE: Petrol
ENGINE CODE: 8175248
I am based in New Zealand and managed to acquire 1984 635 CSi, which was imported from UK. I am not the 1st owner and have been trying to get the car road worthy (WOF/MOT) for a few months now. What is finally left is the front left ABS sensor, which is entirely missing from the car. I've been shuttling back and forth from BMW NZ and dealers in UK, but have been largely unsuccessful. I came across this useful thread, which mentions that the E23 front ABS sensor should work fine for the E24:
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=26149
Can someone please confirm if the E23 sensor will fit the E24?
From RealOEM, this is the part number for the E23:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... 1121365275
Also, this is what we found out from BMW NZ, which I doubt the authenticity:
OEM 34 52 1 155 037 — BMW
OEM 34 52 1 178 981 — BMW
An eBay UK seller has the above part 0 265 001 058 (34 52 1 178 981), but the seller isnt sure if it'll fit E24. This is what he had to say:
The connections between the catalogues are not 'solid' but nevertheless i see a connection between:
the original bmw number for the pulse sensor (or speed sensor) 34521179981 and i can make a connection to 0265001038 albeit not directly.
i can say the abs sensor fits the front of the car, but are not handed left/right i.e. as there is no seperate part numbers for left and right.
The mechanic who is working on my car has confirmed that the existing front right sensor is part number 0 265 001 038.
After going through that entire thread, it appears that both front left and right are no longer available anywhere, but the rear ones are still available.
I've spent quite a bit now on this car and am really struggling with this last bit which is quite frustrating. Would greatly appreciate if anyone could throw some light.
Thanks very much.
The vehicle:
1984 BMW 635CSI
Chassis number: WBAEC720708175248
ENGINE SIZE: 3.5 L
FUEL TYPE: Petrol
ENGINE CODE: 8175248