Ok so my speedo goes dead all of the sudden and I'm like WTF?? I plug in my scanner and I get P0500 ( Vehicle Speed Sensor ). Both speedo and ODO were not working.

Here is what was wrong with it.




Damn rats bite the VSS harness. This is what you get when you live in the GHETTO FTL. Brooklyn FTW LOLzzz


Ok lets start this short write up. This job should take you, 30 minutes maximum.

1. If you get code P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor, make sure there is nothing wrong with the harness. The VSS is located on top of the transmission looking from the drivers side front fender.
Here's a picture.



2. If there is nothing wrong with the harness, all you have to do is remove the 10mm bolt which is securing the VSS down to the tranny.
Here's a picture.


3. After you remove the bolt, pull on the VSS upward. It should be a little tight to remove since there is an O-ring to prevent the transmission fluid from escaping the tranny housing. A flat head screw driver may come in handy in this situation to try to move up the VSS from the housing.

4. Now that the VSS is removed from the tranny, remove the VSS harness connection.
Here's a picture.



5. You're almost done. All you have to do is replace the VSS with a new one.

6. Connect the VSS harness and then connect the VSS back into the tranny housing. Make sure you twist the VSS while inserting into tranny so the teeth could grab.

7. Replace the 10mm bolt and take the car for a short drive to make sure your speedo works.

 

Parts and tools needed

1. 10mm socket
2. Ratchet
3. Flat head screw driver
4. VSS Part number # 32702-32U00

Here is the VSS.






Disclaimer : I will not be held liable for any mistakes you make while removing your VSS, nor for anything you break or damage while performing this replacement. This write up is for REFERENCE ONLY. Always consult a certified mechanic before doing any work to your vehicle.

 

How much $ did the VSS run you?

 

that suxs about the rats. My friend had a problem on his old whip but it was one of his spark plug wires. they chew through anything.

Great write UP!!!

 

38 bucks from the dealer. If you need one let me know, I spliced the wires on the old one and tested it and it works. I wished I had found the problem with the VSS before, that way I could had saved 38 bucks.


I'm telling you I need to get the Flippin' out of NY. They do chew through anything, even cement. I always find all sort of bones on top of my engine all the time. I always thought they only did this during the winter time.
Thanks BTW, I've gotten a lot of good information on here so it was time to give back.

 

Great write up!!!!!, should go into the stickies.

 

Yo, those arent rats, they evolved way back when I lived there. Back then they where the size of possums....NOW I cant imagine!!!

I liked your write up though

 

STICKY material. Thanks for the pics.

 

Thanks, that would be cool.

LoLzzzz You're right, now they're the size of BEARS hahaha. These rats sometimes just stand where they at and look at you like " What u want some of this, bring it "

Thanks for the thumbs up


Not a problem, I know it would had been helpful to me if I saw actual pics when I did all the research for this.

 

Wow, you couldn't of had better timing...

PM me if you would sell me your old fixed VSS..thanks!

 

I just did the same to my dads 96. I replaced the sensor a few weeks back with one from my parts car and the code came back. Desperate for a sticker my dad bought a new sensor at the dealer for about $30. His wire had some insulation missing too.

 

Thanks for the guide! Lots of help.

 

Did you seriously need to bump a 2 year old thread?