Hello,
I just bought a 1998 A6 quattro, the previous owner said he hit a bump at 70mph and it took out the abs sensor so now the abs doesnt kick in and the light is on in the dash. When I turn I get a clicking in the wheel area, the previous owner said it was the right control arm, but I have a freind who looked and said we just need a boot kit.

Any advice would be great.

Also if my airbag light is blinking what does that mean, and does anyone have a repair manual they want to sell?

 

Don't just do the boot- if it is clicking you need a CV joint. Just replace the whole axle with a rebuilt one. The work is less and the cost is only slightly higher. You get a new inner boot. etc.

I suspect that the ABS problem is a sensor. If the CV joint is bad enough it could mess up the ABS.

Air bag light -- Air bags can be tricky - have a qualified person look at it.

 

how do I get a rebuilt axle? and the sensor I think I have found but its called a speed sensor right?

 

I am just learning this forum and replyed to myself, I hope this goes to you. How do I find a rebuilt axle and is the sensor for the ABS called a speed sensor (that is what i found)

 

The ABS sensor IS the speed sensor, you're right. For the half shaft (axle) find a good parts dealer, I found one on the internet using Google, and they shipped.

 

try going to a local used auto parts store, you can find alot of parts on here www.car-part.com used parts for cheap