PSM / ABS failure drive to workshop...
#16
08-24-2011, 09:08 AM
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OK I will ask again before you spend unnecessarily on parts you might not need.
Have.......you....... had....... the..... fault...... codes....... read...... out.......yet?????
Most sensor problems have a code.
Also, with a durametric you can test the wheel speed sensors as well plus a whole bunch of other stuff.
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#18
08-30-2011, 02:20 PM
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Rep Power: 95 I keep getting ABS/PSM failure and the code is for steering angle Sensor Failure, it can be fine for 500 miles or can give me ABS/PSM failure after just 10 miles. I think it was because I had some Geo work done to the car and didn't have the Steering Angle Sensor Calibrated.
Now it has been done , I will see what happens in the future.
I have a PST2 now so will keep an eye on the calibration of the sensor. IIRC it can be done with Durametrics but not sure. Now i have PST2 and Durametrics I'm like a dog with 2 dicks, I don't know which one to use
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#19
08-30-2011, 08:21 PM
Frank, you got one of these? Looks like an expensive tool, you nut!
Justin
Justin
Look forward to seeing if you have any.
I keep getting ABS/PSM failure and the code is for steering angle Sensor Failure, it can be fine for 500 miles or can give me ABS/PSM failure after just 10 miles. I think it was because I had some Geo work done to the car and didn't have the Steering Angle Sensor Calibrated.
Now it has been done , I will see what happens in the future.
I have a PST2 now so will keep an eye on the calibration of the sensor. IIRC it can be done with Durametrics but not sure. Now i have PST2 and Durametrics I'm like a dog with 2 dicks, I don't know which one to use
I keep getting ABS/PSM failure and the code is for steering angle Sensor Failure, it can be fine for 500 miles or can give me ABS/PSM failure after just 10 miles. I think it was because I had some Geo work done to the car and didn't have the Steering Angle Sensor Calibrated.
Now it has been done , I will see what happens in the future.
I have a PST2 now so will keep an eye on the calibration of the sensor. IIRC it can be done with Durametrics but not sure. Now i have PST2 and Durametrics I'm like a dog with 2 dicks, I don't know which one to use
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08-31-2011, 04:28 AM
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#22
08-31-2011, 04:47 AM
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Rep Power: 95 Have a look , this is where i got mine from: http://www.hickleys.com/diagnostics/durametric.php
You don't have to go for the pro version, but if you can save up a bit longer its well well worth it. If you have a few mates with a Porsche you wont be limited to only 3 Vin Numbers. Durametric is being updated all the time so even if you bought a 997 it will work and Owen form Durametric is second to non with customer help.
Frank
#23
05-26-2013, 10:49 AM
Reviving an old thread. I just had this message occur on Friday after moving the car for like 10 feet. I did happen to do a full steering wheel lock, so I'm wondering if this is related to the harness mentioned earlier?? The car also idled rough like it wanted to die. After I turned it off and back on, everything was back to normal?!
I'll start by cleaning the MAF...
I'll start by cleaning the MAF...
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#24
05-26-2013, 06:37 PM
I just had this message occur on Friday after moving the car for like 10 feet. I did happen to do a full steering wheel lock, so I'm wondering if this is related to the harness mentioned earlier?? The car also idled rough like it wanted to die. After I turned it off and back on, everything was back to normal?!
I'll start by cleaning the MAF...
I'll start by cleaning the MAF...
that causes the abs/psm. i don't remember any stored codes? but it stopped happening only when i changed the attack angle of my driveway, leading me to suspect a momentary crimp to the steering angle sensor/harness..
really.another thought.. you said moved it 10 feet. has the car been sitting for a while, and if so? i would take it out and throttle it. it never ceases to amaze me, how badly these cars respond to sitting around.. even if only weeks.
i wouldn't mess with the maf unless you have maf issues/codes.
#25
05-26-2013, 09:09 PM
there is some peculiarity with either the sensor or the harness, and i think at hard lock ( esp if the car is at angle as in a very steep driveway such as i have..)
that causes the abs/psm. i don't remember any stored codes? but it stopped happening only when i changed the attack angle of my driveway, leading me to suspect a momentary crimp to the steering angle sensor/harness.. really.
another thought.. you said moved it 10 feet. has the car been sitting for a while, and if so? i would take it out and throttle it. it never ceases to amaze me, how badly these cars respond to sitting around.. even if only weeks.
i wouldn't mess with the maf unless you have maf issues/codes.
that causes the abs/psm. i don't remember any stored codes? but it stopped happening only when i changed the attack angle of my driveway, leading me to suspect a momentary crimp to the steering angle sensor/harness..
really.another thought.. you said moved it 10 feet. has the car been sitting for a while, and if so? i would take it out and throttle it. it never ceases to amaze me, how badly these cars respond to sitting around.. even if only weeks.
i wouldn't mess with the maf unless you have maf issues/codes.
I cleaned the MAF this afternoon real quick anyway. No rough idle on cold start and it seems to be running just fine. I did notice the idle dips a bit after revving it before it returns back to normal. Not sure if it did that before. I also have that new exhaust on there, so I wonder if that is affecting anything. In any case, no CEL.
#26
05-26-2013, 09:38 PM
either way.. sounds like it just wants to be throttled. go blast laguna and enjoy the day off tomorrow
#27
05-26-2013, 10:07 PM
so no code, you're good. is it possible the ecu is adjusting to the new exhaust? the car can throw abs/psm's when new tires go on as you know so maybe it's adjusting its air/fuel... if they do that
either way.. sounds like it just wants to be throttled. go blast laguna and enjoy the day off tomorrow
either way.. sounds like it just wants to be throttled. go blast laguna and enjoy the day off tomorrow
#28
05-27-2013, 03:38 PM
Car was showing this same psm abs code and turned out I had blown the F hose off the intake side. Reattached and went through 3-4 starting cycles but lights stayed on. Drove the car to advanced auto to have codes read for free and car drove fine and boosted normal. Had codes reset and all seems fine on the ride home. Check for boost leaks. I know it seems unlikely but it was exactly that for me.
#29
05-27-2013, 04:37 PM
Seems your cars fine. The gas pedals the long one on the right! J/k.. Seriously though..Nice ride. I ended up in Palmdale on the way back Whoops! wrong side of the mountain! Unless ya live in a trailer lol
#30
05-27-2013, 05:11 PM
thanks for the input. i'm aware that this is optimal for the car on stock wheels. i'm just trying to figure out ( with great difficulty! ) if although the 225/40 on the front is not optimal, it is in fact within the 3% as given to be "acceptable" by the manufacturer.
this is my dilemma. the revs per mile are 829 on the 225/40 ( diameter is 25.1 ) and revs/mile are 817 on the 315/30 ( diameter is 25.5 ). is there anyone here that can deduce from these numbers the actual % figure i am off?? if i am figuring this correctly, i have a .4 inch differential between the front and rears as they are currently? and that is within ( and yet, i understand NOT optimal ) but recommended specs for our cars. esp given the minor differences in diameter on the two sizes of PS2's.
am i missing something? ( other than fairly basic math skills, i mean! )
thanks for any clarification you or anyone might provide.
this is my dilemma. the revs per mile are 829 on the 225/40 ( diameter is 25.1 ) and revs/mile are 817 on the 315/30 ( diameter is 25.5 ). is there anyone here that can deduce from these numbers the actual % figure i am off?? if i am figuring this correctly, i have a .4 inch differential between the front and rears as they are currently? and that is within ( and yet, i understand NOT optimal ) but recommended specs for our cars. esp given the minor differences in diameter on the two sizes of PS2's.
am i missing something? ( other than fairly basic math skills, i mean! )
thanks for any clarification you or anyone might provide.