Honda Element ABS Wheel Speed Sensor in US

Your Honda Element ABS wheel speed sensor is the component that makes anti-lock braking possible on your Element. It monitors the rotational speed of each wheel in real time and sends that data to the Honda Element ABS control module, which uses it to prevent wheel lockup during emergency stops. When a sensor fails on your Element, your ABS loses the input it needs. On wet, icy, or gravel road surfaces, the difference between a controlled stop and a skid can come down to whether your Honda Element wheel speed data is reaching the module.

What Is the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor on Your Honda Element

The ABS wheel speed sensor on the Honda Element is an electromagnetic or Hall-effect sensor mounted near each wheel hub or bearing assembly of your Element. It generates an electronic signal as a toothed reluctor ring rotates past it, producing a frequency the Element ABS module interprets as wheel speed. On most modern Honda Element vehicles, this same data feeds the traction control system, electronic stability control, and electronic brake force distribution, making a functioning wheel speed sensor critical to the safe operation of multiple Element systems simultaneously.

Signs of a Failing ABS Wheel Speed Sensor on the Honda Element

• ABS warning light on your Honda Element dashboard, the most common first indicator of a failing sensor
• Traction control or stability control warning light illuminated alongside the Element ABS light
• ABS activating on your Honda Element during normal stops at low speed where it should not engage
• Complete ABS deactivation on the Element, wheels lock under hard braking on wet or icy roads
• Speedometer on your Honda Element reading erratically or dropping to zero at speed
• Fault codes in the C0035 to C0050 range stored in the Honda Element ABS control module

Passive vs. Active ABS Sensors for the Honda Element

GeoBrakes stocks both passive and active ABS wheel speed sensors for the Honda Element. Passive sensors use an analog signal and are found on older Element vehicles and many trucks still in service. Active Hall-effect sensors require a small power supply and output a clean digital signal, offering greater accuracy at very low speeds. Active sensors are standard on most Honda Element vehicles manufactured after the mid-2000s and are required for full compatibility with modern Element traction and stability control systems.

Why GeoBrakes for the Honda Element ABS Wheel Speed Sensor

Signal accuracy matters as much as fitment with Honda Element wheel speed sensors. A sensor that generates the correct frequency for your Element ABS module ensures consistent ABS calibration, proper traction control thresholds, and accurate stability control response on your Honda Element. Every sensor in the GeoBrakes catalogue is matched to the Honda Element through our vehicle selector, with front and rear positions listed separately to eliminate position errors on your Element.

Frequently Asked Questions - Honda Element ABS Wheel Speed Sensor

Can I drive my Honda Element with a faulty ABS wheel speed sensor?

You can drive the Honda Element with a failed ABS sensor, but the anti-lock braking system on your Element will be completely disabled. On icy or wet American roads, this significantly increases stopping distances and the risk of losing steering control during hard braking on your Honda Element. Replacing a failed sensor promptly is strongly recommended, particularly before winter.

How do I find the right ABS sensor for my Honda Element?

Use the GeoBrakes vehicle selector and enter the Honda Element year, make, and model. The system displays only the sensors confirmed to fit the Honda Element, with front and rear positions listed separately. Select the position matching the sensor you are replacing on your Element to avoid receiving the wrong unit.

Do I need to replace all four ABS sensors on my Honda Element at the same time?

No. ABS wheel speed sensors on the Honda Element are independent components and only the failed unit needs to be replaced. However, if your Element has high mileage and one sensor has failed, it is worth visually inspecting the connectors on the other Honda Element sensors for corrosion while the wheel is removed.