Code 72 Vehicle speed sensor

[Notorious]

Hey, I have a SS v8 and just did a diagnistic's check and came up with code 72.... "Vehicle Speed sensor" What exactly does it do and effect... Is it a major problem that needs attension asap ?

Thanks.

 

[Boonz]

its not really that important because it gets the wrong readings if you take corners too fast and sharp but is all good when moving in a relatively straight line or normal driving....its mainly for the ABS to tell the brakes when and how much to grab

 

[Notorious]

Thank you boona15, As long as thats all it is... My brakes arnt gonna **** them selves on me next time im in a hurry to stop are they ? :unsure:

 

[Boonz]

get it checked with tech 1 to see how fast they are moving to be sure anyway......

 

[fitzy2005]

are they the stock size wheels?

 

[Notorious]

17inch wheels

 

[fitzy2005]

hm, im not quiet sure but aparently the speed sensors play up if the wheels are too big or some thing so i wouldnt really worry about it, correct me if im rong anyone

 

[ronette]

I get the same code and I have a VR V6 without ABS and with 16in wheels

 

[Harvs82]

Isn't the Vehicle Speed Sensor the thing that provides information to the dash, and speedo in particular, with the Pulse per Kilometre etc, so the speedo shows the correct reading?

 

[mess666]

Doesn't also have a slight impact on the transmission?