00 LeSabre ABS/front hub question

[vtzdriver]

The right front hub on our 00 LeSabre recently went bad and we had it replaced locally (non-dealer). The ABS/'traction off' lights were on as a result but continue to show after the replacement. The mechanic insists that we need to replace the left front also to get the ABS working again. Anyone have a similar problem and is his thinking correct or is there likely another repair needed with the one hub replaced??
Any help is appreciated.

[polarzak]

Originally Posted by vtzdriver

The right front hub on our 00 LeSabre recently went bad and we had it replaced locally (non-dealer). The ABS/'traction off' lights were on as a result but continue to show after the replacement. The mechanic insists that we need to replace the left front also to get the ABS working again. Anyone have a similar problem and is his thinking correct or is there likely another repair needed with the one hub replaced??
Any help is appreciated.

I just had my left front hub replaced at a non-dealer. No problem with the ABS/traction light remaining on. Personally I cannot see any reason you would need to replace a perfectly good hub to get the ABS lights to go off. Check out another mechanic.

[stuzman]

Originally Posted by vtzdriver

The right front hub on our 00 LeSabre recently went bad and we had it replaced locally (non-dealer). The ABS/'traction off' lights were on as a result but continue to show after the replacement. The mechanic insists that we need to replace the left front also to get the ABS working again. Anyone have a similar problem and is his thinking correct or is there likely another repair needed with the one hub replaced??
Any help is appreciated.

I replaced both hubs myself a few months back on my 2000 LeSabre. The right front was making the noise and I decided to replace the other side at the same time since it was probably on its way. I didn't have any problem with the ABS/traction light being on even with the hub bad.

If you have a capable scanner, you could look at the wheel speed of each sensor. Also, if you have a DVM you could check the AC voltage from the sensor and its frequency if your meter has that feature. A scope would also allow you to see the signal from each wheel sensor.

[93buicklesabrelmtd]

Originally Posted by vtzdriver

The right front hub on our 00 LeSabre recently went bad and we had it replaced locally (non-dealer). The ABS/'traction off' lights were on as a result but continue to show after the replacement. The mechanic insists that we need to replace the left front also to get the ABS working again. Anyone have a similar problem and is his thinking correct or is there likely another repair needed with the one hub replaced??
Any help is appreciated.

They didnt plug back in your wire harness for the hub. Circuit is open.