Anyone know anything about Speed Sensor? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

SamtheKorean · 03-21-2019, 01:46 PM

Hey guys, i tried to search any info about speed sensors on 2015 brz. to fill you in the story while having lil fun on the back road on the last corner I corrected too much and went over a small curb (10-15 MPH). the wheel is lil bit dented where it doesnt mess up the balance, dont know for sure if i bent any rod or LCA for my driver side front but the toe is out little bit while the steering wheel is centered I will be taking it in for an alignment to check. worst thing is right after the crash i got traction control and abs lights are on on the dash.. after researching it, it might be my speed sensor. anyone know how to diagnose that problem or it might be something else. thanks everyone

wparsons · 03-21-2019, 02:11 PM

Scan for codes, the ECU will tell you what's wrong.

SamtheKorean · 03-21-2019, 02:27 PM

the thing is i don’t have the equipment which means don’t exactly know what sensor is faulty if it’s even the sensor

Icecreamtruk · 03-21-2019, 02:58 PM

To add to this, I think wha he means is that a scanner tool and app (like torque) will only tell you "P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor VSS Malfunction" and thats it. Not where, which wheel, what the problem is (no signal, wrong singal, intermittent signal).

OP, I think this is what you want:
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAdMPh9UvC0[/ame]

SamtheKorean · 03-21-2019, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icecreamtruk

To add to this, I think wha he means is that a scanner tool and app (like torque) will only tell you "P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor VSS Malfunction" and thats it. Not where, which wheel, what the problem is (no signal, wrong singal, intermittent signal).

OP, I think this is what you want:

awesome i’ll try this method to check off some possibilities hopefully i’ll try to wash it and test if it just contamination. anyone else know anything about speed sensor keep on making comments i wanna hear out everyone!! thank you y’all

YamahaR86 · 03-21-2019, 04:45 PM

I recommend you invest in an OBD II Sensor or the Mini VCI to connect to your PC.

They're really cheap, and will let you scan the codes for any faults. With the OBD II you can run torque as well to let you monitor stuff with gauges/time your spirited driving runs.

With the Mini VCI you can scan for codes/reset codes and also unlock and customize some stuff on your car. Like disabling seat belt chimes, increase alarm volume, setting up TPMS etc.

SamtheKorean · 03-21-2019, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YamahaR86

I recommend you invest in an OBD II Sensor or the Mini VCI to connect to your PC.

They're really cheap, and will let you scan the codes for any faults. With the OBD II you can run torque as well to let you monitor stuff with gauges/time your spirited driving runs.

With the Mini VCI you can scan for codes/reset codes and also unlock and customize some stuff on your car. Like disabling seat belt chimes, increase alarm volume, setting up TPMS etc.

i could invest in them but anyone know about the possibility of which part might be faulty after going over the curb? i’m trying to see if the sensor is faulty or the knuckle is faulty and not connecting the sensor right. what is the common problem after the curb damage?

SamtheKorean · 03-21-2019, 10:08 PM

Hey guys an update on my brz, abs and traction lights were on for 2 days and as of tonight when i started my car after work both of those lights were gone..? it doesn’t make sense rn but only thing i can think of is there was a contamination (dirt/mud) on the wheel sensor ring and as i drive the car it got cleaned and started working again.

03-21-2019, 01:46 PM	#1
SamtheKorean September Join Date: Jun 2018 Drives: 2015 BRZ Location: Virginia Posts: 83 Thanks: 55 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Anyone know anything about Speed Sensor? Hey guys, i tried to search any info about speed sensors on 2015 brz. to fill you in the story while having lil fun on the back road on the last corner I corrected too much and went over a small curb (10-15 MPH). the wheel is lil bit dented where it doesnt mess up the balance, dont know for sure if i bent any rod or LCA for my driver side front but the toe is out little bit while the steering wheel is centered I will be taking it in for an alignment to check. worst thing is right after the crash i got traction control and abs lights are on on the dash.. after researching it, it might be my speed sensor. anyone know how to diagnose that problem or it might be something else. thanks everyone

03-21-2019, 04:45 PM	#6
YamahaR86 JDM Vaping Stance Nation Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 White Location: FL Posts: 710 Thanks: 648 Thanked 345 Times in 218 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I recommend you invest in an OBD II Sensor or the Mini VCI to connect to your PC. They're really cheap, and will let you scan the codes for any faults. With the OBD II you can run torque as well to let you monitor stuff with gauges/time your spirited driving runs. With the Mini VCI you can scan for codes/reset codes and also unlock and customize some stuff on your car. Like disabling seat belt chimes, increase alarm volume, setting up TPMS etc. __________________ Clueless

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
CEL,traction control and ABS sensor light up after I broke my Abs speed sensor?	kuyumoy	Issues \| Warranty \| Recalls / TSB	17	07-01-2018 08:24 AM
Fuel pump and speed sensor	Tt3Sheppard	Issues \| Warranty \| Recalls / TSB	28	04-20-2017 01:54 PM
So i broke my wheel speed sensor	bkblitzed	Wheels \| Tires \| Spacers \| Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack	9	11-18-2016 04:04 PM
Rear right Speed sensor	endless_pain	Want-To-Buy Requests	0	11-02-2015 06:17 AM
WTB: Right rear speed sensor	endless_pain	Mid-Atlantic	0	11-01-2015 06:45 PM

03-21-2019, 02:27 PM	#3
SamtheKorean September Join Date: Jun 2018 Drives: 2015 BRZ Location: Virginia Posts: 83 Thanks: 55 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	the thing is i don’t have the equipment which means don’t exactly know what sensor is faulty if it’s even the sensor

03-21-2019, 02:58 PM	#4
Icecreamtruk Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: Track preped NA FRS Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 987 Thanks: 1,056 Thanked 681 Times in 405 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	To add to this, I think wha he means is that a scanner tool and app (like torque) will only tell you "P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor VSS Malfunction" and thats it. Not where, which wheel, what the problem is (no signal, wrong singal, intermittent signal). OP, I think this is what you want: [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAdMPh9UvC0[/ame]

03-21-2019, 10:08 PM	#8
SamtheKorean September Join Date: Jun 2018 Drives: 2015 BRZ Location: Virginia Posts: 83 Thanks: 55 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey guys an update on my brz, abs and traction lights were on for 2 days and as of tonight when i started my car after work both of those lights were gone..? it doesn’t make sense rn but only thing i can think of is there was a contamination (dirt/mud) on the wheel sensor ring and as i drive the car it got cleaned and started working again.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password