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wheel speed sensor

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A wheel speed sensor checks how fast the wheel is turning. If it gets damaged, it can cause problems with the car's braking and stability systems.

Technical Definition

The wheel speed sensor measures the speed of the wheel's rotation and is critical for systems like anti-lock brakes and traction control. Damage to this sensor can lead to performance issues.

Hear It Discussed

"Now, I've replaced three of the four sensors just because I've bought, you know, and I've replaced one twice,"
Car Advice Like How To Fix A Gas Tank That Won't Fill and More Live Calls Under The Hood Under The Hood show 09:38

"[142.1s] ...And maybe once in a while a wheel speed sensor is dropping out and it's affecting the way breaking operation occurs, affecting actual calculation of vehicle speed."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - May 9, 2026 - Hour 2 - The Problems Your Car Isn’t Warning You About Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 02:22

"...I have one I've had for about three months. Will, speed sensor issue. You know, this code it's giving me is an open short. What? It's got a code for an open. It's got a code for a short..."
Dealer Tech Fluffy Mexicanik Talks Shop Culture and Burnout The Jaded Mechanic Podcast 59:23