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Old 05-17-2011, 09:57 AM
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I get the Amigos intermittently, and I have a theory about it that involves my brake and rotor change a few months ago. So someone tell me if this is a possibility:
When I did my front rotor and brake change; is it possible that I didn't get the rotors on/in "tight" enough and that is causing my braking system to heat up which is screwing with my sensors? The reason I ask is because usually I only get the amigos after a long drive or a lot of driving during a day.....but I guess that could also be coincidence.... what'd you guys think?
 
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Old 05-17-2011, 10:01 AM
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Are you able to get the codes?
 
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Old 05-17-2011, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by jpluncford21
When I did my front rotor and brake change; is it possible that I didn't get the rotors on/in "tight" enough and that is causing my braking system to heat up which is screwing with my sensors?
No. The screw holding the rotor on is just a set screw. It makes it easier to put the brakes and wheel on, and guarantees alignment when that is happening. The clamping force of a rotor is from the wheel/lug nuts holding it on.
 
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Old 05-17-2011, 11:01 AM
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No I haven't ran codes yet. I've got a ton of other things to worry about before I get to this. I'll run codes on it when it gets to be more frequent.

I was just asking for discussions sake.
 
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could be excessive vibration from a hub at highway speeds causing the sensor to malfunction.
 
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Read your code and settle your mind. If it comes up as Shuttle Valve you will know your wheel is not going to fall off, it will likely get worse but you can fix it anytime. If it comes up as Speed Sensor it could be an indicator of a bad wheel bearing, which will get worse and leave you stranded.
 
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