P2161 OBD-II: Vehicle Speed Sensor "B" Intermittent/Erratic/High
P2161 Severity
Will P2161 go away on its own?
Once the vehicle's onboard system no longer detects the issue, most codes will disappear on their own. If your vehicle still has this code, however, it should be properly diagnosed to avoid a more serious problem.
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Moderate severity codes might not threaten the vehicle's safety or functionality immediately, but you should still get it diagnosed within a reasonable time frame to keep your car running well.
What causes OBD-II fault code P2161?
The Vehicle Speed Sensor tells the engine control module (PCM) how fast the vehicle is going. This information is sent to the speedometer where the road speed is displayed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour. In addition, this information is usually shared with other vehicle systems such as the Transmission, ABS, Traction Control and Power Steering. When the PCM detects an inaccurate or irrational reading, it will set code P2161.
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