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R50/53 HELP! Limp mode after clutch replacement!

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Old Sep 1, 2022 | 03:49 PM
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HELP! Limp mode after clutch replacement!

After I replaced the clutch, I’ve been dealing with limp mode not allowing me to go past 3k and 30mph. Accidentally broke the wheel speed sensor on the passenger side when dropping the sub frame. I soldering a used one back on, but occasionally the abs sensors and other lights will pop on. I need to do a better job soldering the wires since it intermittently comes on and sometimes makes it hard to brake. When I drove the car around the block, no CEL popped up. My question is, can a wheel speed sensor cause limp mode?
 
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Old Sep 1, 2022 | 06:36 PM
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I'm pretty sure, yes.

If the car sees something abnormal like 1 wheel not at the same speed as the other 3, it will try to correct that in various ways.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2022 | 06:51 PM
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I'm pretty sure, yes.

If the car sees something abnormal like 1 wheel not at the same speed as the other 3, it will try to correct that in various ways.
Ill try tomorrow morning to try and get the sensor to read correctly. Car was running fine before changing out the clutch. Idles fine also and starts up no problem.
 
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