speed sensor question please answer....

mr29rose · 11-20-02, 09:37 PM

my speedometer stopped and rpm is on and off. can i find the sensor and knock it or clean it our somehow to get it to work or does it need replacement for sure. how much and is it easy to do?
mark

inferno · 11-20-02, 10:02 PM

I didnt even bother with trying to locate it...I just bought a new one and paid to have it done.
Part was about $80 from Acura Of Agusta (800-815-5158) and labor was about $65.

Well worth the money.

LPB · 11-21-02, 06:58 AM

I believe I read one post where someone cleaned the unit and its function returned. Best to buy a new "gut" which will cost approx. $80 from Acura of Augusta. The repair can be a DIY, but you will need to get under the vehicle and buy a tamper-proof T-20 torx bit. The easiest method is to remove the entire unit (allowing sm amt of diff oil to seep) as sometimes the phillips screw at the top is difficult to remove. With the unit out of the vehicle, the repair takes less than 5 min.

Mckenzie93 · 11-21-02, 10:28 AM

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Originally posted by LPB
I believe I read one post where someone cleaned the unit and its function returned. Best to buy a new "gut" which will cost approx. $80 from Acura of Augusta. The repair can be a DIY, but you will need to get under the vehicle and buy a tamper-proof T-20 torx bit. The easiest method is to remove the entire unit (allowing sm amt of diff oil to seep) as sometimes the phillips screw at the top is difficult to remove. With the unit out of the vehicle, the repair takes less than 5 min.

Yes..... I had no idea what I was doing and it took me about 15 minutes once the vehicle was in the air. Very easy repair.... I remember the screws being a pain to get off though.....

mr29rose · 11-21-02, 09:43 PM

so are the symptoms the following:
1. speed and rpm not working
2. engine light on

what makes my d4 light keep blinking?
also how can i reset the abs light?

midwestlegend · 11-21-02, 11:57 PM

The D4 blinking is a code to say that the VSS sensor is out. I dont know about resetting the ABS because the same thing happened to me 2 weeks ago, I was doing some very hard braking tests. About the VSS, I had it done 2 years ago not knowing anything about it back then. Got taken for just over 3 bills to get it fixed

FutureX 2001 · 11-22-02, 02:59 AM

RPM is not working? That shouldn't be related to VSS...?

mr29rose · 11-22-02, 10:06 AM

what does vss stand for please. i assume its the speed sensor. how much is the price i should pay for this...lowest please.
so this will make my d4 stop blinking, rpm and speed will work again?
does this part make the check engine light go on as well????

inferno · 11-22-02, 11:49 AM

The VSS stands for Vehicle Speed Sensor.

Acura Of Agusta had the best price I could find when I replaced mine.

This will fix your speedo, engine light, and D4 Blinking problems...not sure on the tach issue...that was never a problem for me when my VSS was bad. Speedometer sure was on crack though!

lcoupenupe · 11-22-02, 03:21 PM

Yo....my rpm and speedo were out and i replaced the whole gauge cluster....and now i'm back in business. Got it on e-bay for $70 with s & H

Gimpy21 · 11-22-02, 07:33 PM

well you should always check your Blinking code with a manual, i think 17 is the code for the VSS, i just replaced mine and it is very easy to change, you will either just need to sensor itself, (about $60) or you will need the sensor housing that connects to the transaxle. (about $75 w/sensor) id just replace the whole thing if i were you... if you have any questions just ask, it really is about a 15 minute job......

As for your tach, that is another problem, i drove around for about 4 months with no Speedo and the tach worked perfectly.....

-Brandon

mr29rose · 11-23-02, 12:43 AM

well my speed doesnt work but tach is isaully ok....sometimesit stops too. so how much is the speed sensor part alone?

PETEYPABLO228 · 03-19-07, 12:04 PM

I JUS RECENTLY BOUGHT AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FROM EBAY AND THE RPM GAUGE ISN'T WORKIN. I TALKED TO THE GUY THAT I BOUGHT IT FROM AND HE SAID IT MIGHT BE THE SPEED SENSOR. I WAS WONDERING IF THIS CAN BE THE PROBLEM AND IF SO WHERE IS THE SPEED SENSOR LOCATED AT ON THE CAR??? AND IS IT HARD TO REPLACE????

LPB · 03-20-07, 07:24 AM

A failing VSS will also cause erratic tach function. My symptom happened when cruise was engaged. For no apparent reason the cruise cut-out, and both the RPMs and Speedometer reading suddenly decreased. No blinking D4. Replaced VSS and symptom has never again occurred.

If you have a blinking D4 a code has been set. Retrieve the code.

bongo438 · 04-21-07, 10:52 AM

i ordered a speed sensor kit from delray acura and when i got the package the instructions were for a power steering speed sensor does anyone know if this is one and the same. thanks

11-20-02, 09:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
mr29rose Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: miami, fl Posts: 240 iTrader: (0)	speed sensor question please answer.... my speedometer stopped and rpm is on and off. can i find the sensor and knock it or clean it our somehow to get it to work or does it need replacement for sure. how much and is it easy to do? mark

11-20-02, 10:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
inferno Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Shingle Springs, CA (Near Sac) Posts: 160 Car 1: 94 White L Sedan iTrader: (0)	I didnt even bother with trying to locate it...I just bought a new one and paid to have it done. Part was about $80 from Acura Of Agusta (800-815-5158) and labor was about $65. Well worth the money. __________________ -Inferno http://www.logicis.net/300zx/300zxsig.jpg 92 300ZX TT JWT ECU JWT Intake Test pipes with high flow cats Sebring catback Short Throw shifter Jspec Taillights Stillen GTZR2 front fascia BBS RGII 18x10 rear 18x8.5 front 94 L Sedan - DEAD

11-22-02, 02:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
FutureX 2001 L E G E N D Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montebello, CA Posts: 4,559 Car 1: '95 Coupe Car 2: '94 Sedan GS Car 3: '90 Coupe iTrader: (2)	RPM is not working? That shouldn't be related to VSS...? __________________

11-22-02, 11:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
inferno Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Shingle Springs, CA (Near Sac) Posts: 160 Car 1: 94 White L Sedan iTrader: (0)	The VSS stands for Vehicle Speed Sensor. Acura Of Agusta had the best price I could find when I replaced mine. This will fix your speedo, engine light, and D4 Blinking problems...not sure on the tach issue...that was never a problem for me when my VSS was bad. Speedometer sure was on crack though! __________________ -Inferno http://www.logicis.net/300zx/300zxsig.jpg 92 300ZX TT JWT ECU JWT Intake Test pipes with high flow cats Sebring catback Short Throw shifter Jspec Taillights Stillen GTZR2 front fascia BBS RGII 18x10 rear 18x8.5 front 94 L Sedan - DEAD

11-22-02, 07:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Gimpy21 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 76 Car 1: 1991 Black Acura Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	well you should always check your Blinking code with a manual, i think 17 is the code for the VSS, i just replaced mine and it is very easy to change, you will either just need to sensor itself, (about $60) or you will need the sensor housing that connects to the transaxle. (about $75 w/sensor) id just replace the whole thing if i were you... if you have any questions just ask, it really is about a 15 minute job...... As for your tach, that is another problem, i drove around for about 4 months with no Speedo and the tach worked perfectly..... -Brandon __________________ lazyness is bliss.... -Brandon "ph33r the Legend!" http://memimage.cardomain.net/member.../163199_28.jpg 1992 Jeep Cherokee - (beater) 1991 Green Acura Legend LS Coupe - (beater) 1991 Black Acura Legend LS Coupe - (project)

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11-21-02, 06:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
LPB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,144 Car 1: 1992 Seattle Silver LS CPE Car 2: 2007 Toyota Corolla Car 3: 1981 Corvette iTrader: (2)	I believe I read one post where someone cleaned the unit and its function returned. Best to buy a new "gut" which will cost approx. $80 from Acura of Augusta. The repair can be a DIY, but you will need to get under the vehicle and buy a tamper-proof T-20 torx bit. The easiest method is to remove the entire unit (allowing sm amt of diff oil to seep) as sometimes the phillips screw at the top is difficult to remove. With the unit out of the vehicle, the repair takes less than 5 min.

11-21-02, 09:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
mr29rose Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: miami, fl Posts: 240 iTrader: (0)	so are the symptoms the following: 1. speed and rpm not working 2. engine light on what makes my d4 light keep blinking? also how can i reset the abs light?

11-21-02, 11:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
midwestlegend Lexus owner, dont hate me Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 1,368 Car 1: 1995 Lexus LS 400, silver on tan leather, 95K. iTrader: (0)	The D4 blinking is a code to say that the VSS sensor is out. I dont know about resetting the ABS because the same thing happened to me 2 weeks ago, I was doing some very hard braking tests. About the VSS, I had it done 2 years ago not knowing anything about it back then. Got taken for just over 3 bills to get it fixed

11-22-02, 10:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
mr29rose Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: miami, fl Posts: 240 iTrader: (0)	what does vss stand for please. i assume its the speed sensor. how much is the price i should pay for this...lowest please. so this will make my d4 stop blinking, rpm and speed will work again? does this part make the check engine light go on as well????

11-22-02, 03:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
lcoupenupe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 11 Car 1: 1991 L Coupe iTrader: (0)	Yo....my rpm and speedo were out and i replaced the whole gauge cluster....and now i'm back in business. Got it on e-bay for $70 with s & H

11-23-02, 12:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
mr29rose Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: miami, fl Posts: 240 iTrader: (0)	well my speed doesnt work but tach is isaully ok....sometimesit stops too. so how much is the speed sensor part alone?

03-19-07, 12:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
PETEYPABLO228 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: BILOXI,MS Posts: 1 Car 1: 94 ACURA LEGEND 2DR LS iTrader: (0)	RPM NOT WORKIN I JUS RECENTLY BOUGHT AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FROM EBAY AND THE RPM GAUGE ISN'T WORKIN. I TALKED TO THE GUY THAT I BOUGHT IT FROM AND HE SAID IT MIGHT BE THE SPEED SENSOR. I WAS WONDERING IF THIS CAN BE THE PROBLEM AND IF SO WHERE IS THE SPEED SENSOR LOCATED AT ON THE CAR??? AND IS IT HARD TO REPLACE????

03-20-07, 07:24 AM	#14 (permalink)
LPB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,144 Car 1: 1992 Seattle Silver LS CPE Car 2: 2007 Toyota Corolla Car 3: 1981 Corvette iTrader: (2)	A failing VSS will also cause erratic tach function. My symptom happened when cruise was engaged. For no apparent reason the cruise cut-out, and both the RPMs and Speedometer reading suddenly decreased. No blinking D4. Replaced VSS and symptom has never again occurred. If you have a blinking D4 a code has been set. Retrieve the code. __________________ Eyebrows KMS Strut Bar Enkei 16" J-Lips Wings West Spoiler w/LED Clear Corner Lens Clear Bumper Lens Clear Rear Side Markers Brembo X-Drilled/Slotted Stainless Braided Brake Hoses Focus 2500 Driving Lamps Gold Pkg

04-21-07, 10:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
bongo438 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: wapakoneta, ohio Posts: 1 Car 1: 1995 Acura Legend GS iTrader: (0)	i ordered a speed sensor kit from delray acura and when i got the package the instructions were for a power steering speed sensor does anyone know if this is one and the same. thanks Last edited by bongo438 : 04-21-07 at 10:56 AM. Reason: more info

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