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Vehicle Speed Sensor location `96 Avenger

Hello,

`96 Dodge Avenger, 2.5L V6

The Check Engine light came on, speedodometer not working and tranny doesn't get out of 2nd, so we checked the codes and it says the VSS needs to be replaced.

We were misled and replaced what was probably a good input speed sensor, which didn't solve the problem.

Went back to the dealer, bought the correct VSS this time, but can't find where to install the $&$^&*%!%&! thing.

The Haynes book we have doesn't show this particular sensor, just the input/output sensors, near the tranny range sensor.

We logged into the ALLDATADIY site and found a small diagram that seems to show this thing is on the side of the tranny housing closest to the firewall. The dealer's computer has no diagram, either.

After removing the air cleaner and hose, the battery and mounting bracket, we still can't see where this thing lives.

I can't believe this is so well hidden and difficult. Any advice or pointers will be appreciated! Time is of the essence on this, as SPring Break starts tomorrow.

You can reply to the e-mail adress to speed things up.

Thanks!!

harleyb

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Harleyb
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Followup

There is a tear drop shaped flange, with a bolt hole, that goes around the body of this sensor. Female connector at one end; square spindle at the other, which apparently transmits the turns from the transaxle (or whatever) to the power train computer.

Thanks,

Mike

Harleyb wrote:

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Harleyb

Huh-uh. Not on this car, not with that engine.

The VSS function is handled by the transmission's output speed sensor. The stick-shift cars had separate VSS units. When you get a VSS code, that doesn't necessarily mean a bad sensor. It can also mean bad wiring or a faulty connection in the circuit.

And throw your Haynes manual away before you hurt yourself and/or damage your car.

DS

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Daniel J. Stern

DS,

Thanks for the heads up on the Haybes.

I guess it's back to the dealer for an output sensor. They said it was the input sensor that went bad most of the time.

Regards,

harleyb

Daniel J. Stern wrote:

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Harleyb

Thank You Daniel, well said. I have been saying the same thing for years, but that is a way to say it that will be remembered.

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Richard Benner Jr

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