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Old 09-16-2009, 04:40 PM
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Default Big power cut and my ESP indicator flashes on

This happens all the time now when I get into the power and of course immediately stops when I "take it easy". Anyone ever have this problem. A few times just cruising at 60 and complete power loss but then cuts back in. I know ABS and a few other things are related.
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I would scan and see if you have a wheel speed sensor going out or something.
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wheel speed sensor fault will cause both ESP and ABS lights to go on.
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shut off your ESP and see if still does it.
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I was thinking along the lines of a cracked tone ring. But I can't even remember how to check for one of those at the moment. (atleast without an Oscope)
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