Vel Satis ABS and Steering Issues

Evening. My 2007 Renault Vel Satis, diesel engine, is throwing up some odd symptoms along with a low tire pressure warning. Mileage is 185399 km. The ABS lamp is on, steering wheel vibrates like mad, and the steering feels heavy, as if the power steering has gone. I've checked the tire pressures, and they're all fine after inflating them. Could a dodgy tire sensor cause all this?

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Sounds familiar. I had something similar happen on my old Saab 9-3 a few years back. Kept getting tire pressure warnings even though the tires were properly inflated. Did you check the valve itself for any signs of air leak?

Good shout! I did give them a quick visual once-over, but didn't do anything more thorough than that. Is that where your issue was, then?

Yup, turned out to be a slightly leaky valve on one of the tires. The tire monitoring system is quite sensitive. Given the other symptoms you're experiencing, it might be best to get it checked out at a workshop. They'll be able to pinpoint the exact cause.

I appreciate the advice. Took it to the shop, and you were spot on – faulty valve in the tire. New valve fitted, and all the warnings are gone, steering is back to normal. Cost me 280€, but worth it for peace of mind. Seems the faulty reading screwed with the ABS and power steering. All sorted now!

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