Civic Front Left ABS Sensor | 2001-2003, 57455S5D013

Civic front left ABS sensor for 2001-2003 Honda Civic and Acura EL

Civic Front Left ABS Sensor – ABS Wheel Speed Sensor for Honda Civic 2001-2003 & Acura EL 2001-2004, 57455S5D013

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Civic Front Left ABS Sensor for 2001-2003 Honda Civic and 2001-2004 Acura EL

This Civic front left ABS sensor is a replacement wheel speed sensor for the front driver-side wheel, sold under the reference number 57455S5D013. The supplier lists it for the 2001–2003 Honda Civic and the 2001–2004 Acura EL. Easy Life Markets sells it as a single sensor with its lead, brackets and plug already attached, so it goes on the car the same way the old one comes off.

Each wheel on an ABS-equipped car has its own sensor. It reads a toothed ring that turns with the wheel and tells the ABS control unit how fast that wheel is going. When one sensor stops sending a clean signal, the control unit can no longer tell whether that wheel is about to lock, so it switches the anti-lock function off and lights the ABS warning lamp. The ordinary brakes still work, but you lose the anti-lock help on a wet or loose surface. If you want the background, the wheel speed sensor article explains how these sensors read wheel rotation.

What Is Included

1 x ABS wheel speed sensor for the front left wheel

As shown in the product photo, the sensor comes as one piece: the sensor head with a single bolt hole, the cable with its metal guide brackets and rubber grommets, and an orange plug at the far end. The mounting bolt is not listed as included, so keep the one from your old sensor.

Specifications

Part type: ABS wheel speed sensor
Position: Front left (the supplier describes this as the front driver side)
Reference number: 57455S5D013
Brand: Unbranded aftermarket part
Country of manufacture: China, according to the supplier
Quantity: 1 piece
SKU: CJQT232649701AZ

Checking Fitment Before You Order

The supplier lists this sensor for:

Honda Civic, 2001–2003
Acura EL, 2001–2004

The supplier also says plainly that its vehicle list may not be completely accurate, so do not rely on the model and year alone. Three quick checks will tell you whether this is the right part:

Compare the part number. Look for 57455-S5D-013 on the tag of your old sensor lead, or look the number up in a Honda parts catalogue with your VIN.
Confirm the side. This sensor is for the front left. The supplier calls that the driver side, which is true for left-hand-drive cars. On a right-hand-drive car the front left is the passenger side, and the supplier asks buyers of right-hand-drive vehicles to take extra care when choosing parts.
Compare the photos. Check the plug shape, the bracket positions and the lead routing against the sensor on your car.

Not every Civic of these years was built with ABS. If your car has no ABS, it has no wheel speed sensors and you do not need this part. If you are unsure, send us your VIN and we will help you check before you order.

Signs a Front ABS Sensor Is Failing

The ABS warning lamp stays on after the engine starts
A diagnostic scan shows a fault code for the left front wheel speed sensor or its circuit
The ABS pump cuts in at walking pace on a dry road, with a buzzing or pulsing pedal
The sensor lead is chafed, cracked or broken where it flexes with the suspension and steering
The sensor tip is damaged or packed with rust and metal dust

A cracked or rusty tone ring, a worn wheel bearing or a corroded connector can cause the same symptoms. Read the fault code and look at the wiring before you buy a sensor on a guess.

Fitting the Sensor

Raise the front of the car, support it on stands and remove the left front wheel.
Follow the old lead from the wheel hub back to its plug and note where every bracket and grommet sits.
Soak the sensor bolt with penetrating oil first. Old sensors often seize in the knuckle, so work the sensor out gently rather than levering against the lead.
Clean the mounting hole so the new sensor seats fully. Dirt under the sensor changes the gap to the tone ring.
Clip the new lead into the same brackets, turn the steering from lock to lock and make sure the cable is not pulled tight or rubbing on the tyre or driveshaft.
Clear the stored fault code and road test the car. The ABS lamp should go out once the control unit sees a good signal.

The supplier reminds buyers to wear protective gear when handling or fitting car parts. The ABS is a safety system, so if you are not comfortable working on it, have a qualified mechanic fit and test the sensor.

Why the Lead Routing Matters

On a front wheel the sensor cable moves every time the suspension travels and every time you steer. That is why it has brackets and rubber grommets along its length. A new sensor that is left hanging loose, or clipped in the wrong place, can be stretched or worn through within weeks. Take a photo of the old routing before you remove anything and copy it exactly.

Who This Sensor Is For

It suits owners of a 2001–2003 Civic or 2001–2004 Acura EL who have traced an ABS fault to the left front sensor, and independent garages that need a replacement under reference 57455S5D013. It is a straightforward job for a home mechanic with basic tools, provided the old sensor is not badly seized.

Common Questions

Is this a genuine Honda part? No. It is an unbranded aftermarket sensor sold under the reference number 57455S5D013. It is not made by Honda or Acura.

Can I use it on the front right or the rear? No. The supplier lists it for the front left only. The lead length, brackets and plug are specific to that corner.

Will a new sensor always put the ABS lamp out? Only if the sensor was the fault. If the code comes back, check the tone ring, the wheel bearing and the wiring between the plug and the ABS unit.

Buy the Civic Front Left ABS Sensor at Easy Life Markets

You can order the sensor on this page. The current price and availability are shown on this page. Please read our return and refund policy before buying, and check the part number first so you get the right sensor the first time.