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Old May 26, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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This weekend at VIR I threw my right front speed sensor light twice. That also triggered ABS/PSM signals on my dash computer. Im guessing that my right front wheel is lifting on high speed turns and then hitting when it makes contact again causing a discrepancy that the cars computer thinks is a problem or malfunction... Each time we hooked the diagnostic computer up to the car, read the codes and then everything was alright.

Has anyone had any issues like this in the past. My car is a 2003 996, not a gt3 or cup. Thanks T.Roy
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Old May 26, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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wow... thats the 1st for me.... do you have PSM off?
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Old May 26, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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Yes, I cant stand running with the PSM on!
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Old May 26, 2009 | 02:50 PM
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what size tires are you running f/r?
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Old May 26, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Trj
I threw my right front speed sensor light twice. That also triggered ABS/PSM signals on my dash computer.
I'm guessing you mean the ABS light comes on, and a scan tells you that the speed reading was implausible? If that is the case, you likely have a sensor that's starting to fail internally. Lifting a wheel will not throw a code or trigger the light. I lift the inside front wheel at VIR on occasion also, no issues.
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Old May 28, 2009 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by redridge
what size tires are you running f/r?
I am running Dunlop 250/640/18, 285/650/18.

I think it is the speed sensor that needs to be replaced. I will give it a try....
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Old May 28, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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Let us know how it turns out.
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Old May 28, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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Coming out of some driveways, one of my front wheel lifts and when it does, the christmas tree lights up on my dash (PSM and ABS). I turn the car off for a couple of seconds and it's fine.
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I did not try that. Does yours say drive to shop?
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Old May 28, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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will only say take to workshop if its 03+
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Old May 28, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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Nope. Last time the display said that was when I had busted cats.
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