Vehicle Speed Sensor

Tiny
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I need to replace my speed sensor. Can you tell me how I know which sensor to purchase without removing the old one first? Thank you.
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Friday, January 9th, 2009 AT 5:06 PM

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Tiny
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Hello

Speed Control Components, Speed Sensor F1KY9E731BA 83.71

The Vehicle Speed Sensor is located at the lower rear of the transaxle.

Your vehicle is equipped with both a turbine speed sensor and a vehicle speed sensor. The turbine speed sensor is located on top of the transaxle (see figure 1) and the vehicle speed sensor is located on the lower rear of the transaxle (see figure 1)

FIGURE 1


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_Noname_99.jpg



Use a meter to test the sensors for correct power.

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Friday, January 9th, 2009 AT 7:14 PM
Tiny
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Thank you, I love this site.
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Friday, January 9th, 2009 AT 9:25 PM
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Friday, January 9th, 2009 AT 10:14 PM
Tiny
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I have a factory manual but it does not tell me where the 2 wires that connect to the vehicle speed sensor go to?
The unit failed and upon trying to remove it broke apart and what is left is the OEM Aluminum section that is in the trany.
The sensor base is almost flush with the top of the trany and will not come out.
The tach is still functional.
The speed sensor for this vehicle has a mechanical cable that connects to the the speedo in the dash and also has a 2 wire connector.
Where does this 2 wire connector go?
Is this an ECM signal?
is it possible to tap into the tach signal and add a digital speedo so I can tell vehicle speed?
But what about the 2 wire connector?
The car has a lot of value left in it.
Please advise.


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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 AT 3:55 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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U see that rubber o ring on the new one
that is what holding it in
you need to get the old one out
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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 AT 3:55 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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My speed control sensor went bad. I tried taking it off to change it. It broke in the process. The part that goes in the top of the transmission is stuck in there. What would be the best way to get it out?
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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 AT 3:55 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Spray some lube around the broken fitting, it is held in with an "O"ring try gripping it if there is a spot left to grab and try twisting back and forth, with out seeing it it is a bit hard to judge best option for you.
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