Had an epiphany moment driving today..... my speedo clock has not worked for some time, tried swapping the clock but its actually the speedo sensor in the gear box, I have one, just not got round to fitting it....
Anyway....i have noticed last few weeks handling has been at best described as 'edgy' and 'twitchy', especially at high speed and acceleration...and then i thought...could that be down to the speed sensor?? Does it inhibit the power steering pump at speed?
Logic tells me it does, so that the steering stiffens at speed....am i correct in my assumption?
Speed sensor and handling.
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Yep- the power steering gives less assistance at higher speeds, without the wheel speed signal to the power steering ecu you would have full power steering assistance at all speeds...or as you say: edgy handling at higher speeds
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ashley wrote:Yep- the power steering gives less assistance at higher speeds, without the wheel speed signal to the power steering ecu you would have full power steering assistance at all speeds...or as you say: edgy handling at higher speeds
Back of the net! Love it when i have a brainwave! Better get this thing fitted then!
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Re: Speed sensor and handling.
Scott Barton wrote:I have one, just not got round to fitting it....
Just get your spanners out Scott (actually, one socket). You've had that sensor at least 2 weeks!
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I'll get my coat........
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Scott Barton wrote:I'll get my coat........
... and axle stands...
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Peter Gidden - SBITS wrote:Scott Barton wrote:I'll get my coat........
... and axle stands...
How long you reckon Peter...15-20 mins for a complete novice?
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Scott Barton wrote:Peter Gidden - SBITS wrote:Scott Barton wrote:I'll get my coat........
... and axle stands...
How long you reckon Peter...15-20 mins for a complete novice?
Bearing in mind the car will need jacking up and securing etc., I'd say 20-30 mins max.
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Tomorrow night it is.
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Why out off till tomorrow what you can do tonight
Selling up my highly modified and restored Rev 1 V6 3.0 1MZ-FE VVTi
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Scott Barton wrote:Tomorrow night it is.
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ha ha! You guys! lol
3 kids...thats why i have not had time....little blighters keep me very preoccupied. Mind you....a heated, well lit garage does help matters when i need to escape....
3 kids...thats why i have not had time....little blighters keep me very preoccupied. Mind you....a heated, well lit garage does help matters when i need to escape....
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I swapped mine over on my drive, most useful tools I found was the girlfriends makeup mirror and a head torch. Prepare for scuffed wrists and to lose a knuckle or two