Wabco 8946063242 Cable with Plug

Description

This Wabco cable with plug is a crucial component within the vehicle's Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), responsible for transmitting signals between the ABS sensor and the electronic control unit. It is used in drivetrain electronics to ensure accurate wheel speed monitoring for optimal braking performance. This cable is manufactured to OE specification, guaranteeing a precise fit and reliable functionality. It measures 40 x 210 x 153 mm.

Key Features & Benefits

This cable’s job is pretty straightforward – it transmits the signal from the ABS wheel speed sensor back to your car’s computer. That sensor is spinning with your wheel, and it's sending information about how fast each wheel is turning. The cable carries that info – basically, electrical pulses – so the computer can figure out if a wheel is locking up during braking. It’s a relatively simple component, but a vital one. It’s part of the Anti – lock Braking System, or ABS. That system is designed to help you maintain steering control when you have to brake hard. The computer uses the signals from all the wheel speed sensors – and this cable is how it gets that signal from one specific wheel – to determine if any wheel is about to lock up. If it senses that’s happening, it momentarily releases and reapplies the brakes on that wheel, preventing it from locking. This cable is the messenger making all that happen.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

If this cable fails, or gets damaged – a connector corrodes, the wires break inside, something like that – the ABS system won’t be able to get accurate information from that wheel. That can mean the ABS light comes on, and more importantly, it can affect how well the ABS works. It's like a shield protecting you during a hard stop; if there's a weak spot in the shield, it won't work as effectively. You’ll notice if it’s completely failed because the ABS light will definitely illuminate on your dashboard. Sometimes it's a gradual thing though, with intermittent problems, so it's best to address it when you discover an issue. You can find these cables pretty easily, we stock them here, or a place like Fixparts Online is a good source too.

Warranty Information

Wabco Cable with Plug (MPN 8946063242) comes with a 1-year warranty.