ABS_PSM light on

[Stevenorcal]

Left this post a while ago and just now taken 01 996 TT in to to have code cleared as i could not do it with durametric. Shop just told me they cant clear code (which is a factory code) either and needs to diagnose electrical etc to figure out what is up. I am getting in deep with these guys I can feel it, and they are reputable and have treated me fair in the past. They can clear with factory PWI or PSW whatever name is that was pointed out to me on forum and cant be cleared with durametric most current version. I passed on the suggestions of particular fuses that might be open or bad, ask them to check Votage and or working of MAF (which the mentioned would through a check engine light singnal, not code- not sure if that is correct) and to see if one or more ABS sensor is bad in car.

Any suggestions, my shop sounds hesitant. Not sure if they have experienced this problem and are stunned they couldnt clear code on 5th try. I obviously dont want to replace something drive related at that expense if it is something that can be addressed with a experienced soulution

Any help would be appreciated and my shop is open to suggestions.

Thank you Steve.

[Loren]

Do your brake lights work?

Have them check the MAF readings.

Both of these can cause those lights as well as a ABS/PSM failure.

If you are close to Roseville I can put my PST2 or PIWIS tester on the car for you.

[Stevenorcal]

Thanks Loren

You mentioned this option to come by a while back and I think we both had some things going on that prevented us getting together. Thank you again for offer. The shop couldnt clear the code with their PSTS and other with no success and I have passed on a couple of suggestions from the group here. I will keep you updated.

[Stevenorcal]

Turned out to be MAF, and I think I might have been quoted the highest price ever on a Factory part from local dealer- $601!!

Of course found it elsewhere for less than half with overnight shipping.