Overdrive and speedometer not working

Tiny
GARY THORNSLEY
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  • 1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
Speedometer does not work and my overdrive does not work.
Tuesday, June 26th, 2018 AT 6:41 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Nice an easy one, it sounds like the vehicle speed sensor VSS has gone out, Here is the location so you can replace it.

You will need to jack the car up

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

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Thursday, June 28th, 2018 AT 12:42 PM
Tiny
GARY THORNSLEY
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Thanks Ken. I will try that an see what happens.
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Thursday, June 28th, 2018 AT 5:03 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Sounds good Gary. Have a good weekend. :)
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Friday, June 29th, 2018 AT 12:26 PM

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