1st Gen R53 Cooper S Front Wheel Speed Sensors....Ebay?

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    SooperCoopers New Member

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    #1 SooperCoopers, Jul 28, 2015
    So, my dash has been illuminating the trifecta for some time now (dsc, low tire pressure, and abs light) because I have wheel speed sensors in the front that need to be replaced. (I ruined them a while back trying to remove them :mad:)

    Now...I see a huuuge variation in the prices for these parts. I even saw some on ebay for about $12 a piece...Has anyone used these from ebay? and once installed, do the lights go out? or is there a special way to reset the lights after installation?

    Ebay Sensors:
    [ame=http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/161055149105?lpid=82&chn=ps]ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Front L R for Mini Cooper R50 R52 R53 34526756384 New | eBay[/ame]

    My wallet is telling me to try the ebay sensors but im not 100% certain if its a great idea...
     
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    Nathan Founder

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    #2 Nathan, Jul 28, 2015
    “The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of low price has faded from memory.”
     
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    #3 Stinch, Jul 28, 2015
    eminiparts.com has great prices for OEM parts and fast shipping. Once installed (assuming the bad one located) and a short drive, the ECU will clear the lights and you'll be good to go.
     
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    #4 cct1, Jul 29, 2015
    Don't screw around with Wheel Sensors, not a place to cut corners. Buy OEM on these. If you don't, you'll wind up needing to sooner or later anyway. They are finicky, and it's not worth the headache gambling on whether they'll work or not.
     
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    #5 Metalman, Jul 29, 2015
    When I see this in the description.... "From:China"
    And I'm thinking about putting it in my car, replacing a critical part.... I pass....:frown2:
     
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    #6 RallyMini370, Jul 29, 2015
    I got mine used from MA members. worked fine so far.
     

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