C0041 Front Right Speed Sensor

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ABS light came on and scanner read C0041 front right speed sensor. I replaced both front speed sensors and the light went out, then came back on again. Now I’m getting C0041 and C0036 (front right and front left speed sensors). I cleared the codes and ABS light went out. It just came back on again. I doubt that both new sensors are bad. Any ideas? 2007 Saturn Vue 3.5L

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What was the brand of sensor and where did you buy them?

Cheap Chinese EBAy crap or no-name Amazon junk can easily be bad right out of the box. And the fact that BOTH throw codes once replaced reinforces that diagnosis.

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Check if the front wheel bearings are worn.

Tester

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Same with Auto Zone, as well as the economy line at most parts stores…

How many miles between the ABS light coming back on after replacement?? Right away, or??

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ABS light came back pretty much right away. These are the ones I purchased:
ANGLEWIDE ABS Wheel Speed Sensors

I was actually thinking of changing out the Front Wheel Bearing & Hub Assembly as well.

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Thanks for the link, I think you bought some Amazon rebranded junk like Mustangman mentioned, however, most of the front ABS issues I have seen over the years has come from loose wheel (hub) bearings, even without ABS those generation hub bearings are known to fail, replaced more than I can count…
At this point, I would do as Tester suggested and check for loose front wheel (hub) bearings, quite possible that is your issue…

If/when you replace the hub bearings, make sure to get assembly’s with sensors already installed, I’m pretty sure that is the only way you can buy them at Rock Auto and local auto parts houses, but who knows with eBay and Amazon… lol
Also buy name brand, I have seen the economy line Hubs go bad in under a month… Buy once, cry once… Remember, the wheel bearing is the only thing keeping your wheel attached to the vehicle and it still rotate…

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18 bucks for 2 sensors from a company NO one has ever heard of.

Cheap crap. Remove them and start again… But check the wheel brearings

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Did you keep old left sensor? The one that worked ok?

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Replaced both front wheel hub assemblies (sensors were included and attached). The old ones were definitely bad (spun too freely). The light has gone out, and so far, has not come back on. I appreciate all the responses.

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