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YOUR RESEARCHABS/PSM Warning Lights
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brake switch
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I had that problem twice over the last year: first time it was the brake switch.
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The second time it was the defective brand new brake switch!
Replace seat belt receptacles and attending harness
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I had my seat belt receptacles and attending harness replaced and it cleared the problem.
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I would recommend a code reading to see what errors (if any) have been thrown.
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I am being told by mechanic to replace Air Mass and O2's, doesn't make sense to me.
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Hello All,
I just purchased a 2002 996 Targa Tiptronic with 36k and have had a couple of instances where the ABS and PSM warning lights come on. On several occasions restarting the car has made the warnings quit. Last night they wouldn't go out. But when I started the car 3 hours later no error?
Oh here is a picture:
Any ideas would be apperciated.
-John
Welcome - Just in time... there is a big Porsche GTG this Sat in Redmond.... lots of great locals for a great time!!!
Beautiful car!!
The light is (if like the early cars) a fairly common problem and ofen time associated with the seat belt receptical. I would recommend a code reading to see what errors (if any) have been thrown. If you want/need a shop recommendation let me know.
Again welcome!!
I had my seat belt receptacles and attending harness replaced and it cleared the problem. A search in this forum lead me to the conclusion that was the proper path to take.
I had that problem twice over the last year: first time it was the brake switch. The second time it was the defective brand new brake switch! Only difference was that the first time the light(s) were solid on, second time it was random like you mention.
First post in a year
Thanks but I posted 3 days after joining when I had a problem...
Special shout out to those who gave ideas on finding the problem. The dealer who sold the car ordered a brake switch to fix the problem for me. I hope to get it back tomorrow for the weekend.
I am having similar problem with warning lights, but my lights come on after sitting in heavy stop and go traffic for prolonged periods. I am being told by mechanic to replace Air Mass and O2's, doesn't make sense to me. Can you please explain seat belt receptable fix?
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