The "repair kit" is not a band aid; rather, it replaces the failed VSS only and
costs $82.00 online or $126.00 at dealer (aprox.) The real factor in remove and replace is the approach: Take out power steering unit and hoses, or
work with a mirror to remove only the VSS unit perched on top of the
power sterring unit. There are posts on the subject with pros and cons.
I did the mirror version and found it easy (no mess.) Others have done the
bigger project which allows direct vision (and some mess.) Do a search, and
also click on "Links: above for Legend-Tuner and a DIY. A speedo shop might
charge $350.00-$400.00 for the project.
Big consideration: the car must be raised up safely if you hope to survive
the project. Please do not rely on tire jacks. A lift is ideal, ramps and chocks
might do. Have good illumination, an open hood on a sunny day will do.
The repair takes 45-90 minutes first time. You can do it. Remember to
replace the connector wires out of harms way. Mine got snipped when I hit
a pothole and the front suspension bottomed out against the frame with the
wiries in between. I taped them together and relocated them to a safer place.
The VSS location can be seen if you open the hood and look down behind the pasenger side of the radiator; alternatively one can look up from underneath
the car in the vicinity of the oil filter just behind the radiator on the passenger side. A HELM manual will help. The online will do. I bouht a VSS from Flat Iron online for $82.00 shipped. AOA will give you a good price.
Local dealer will want about $125.00. Tools required are Phillips screwdriver and T-20 torx tamper proof driver for a ratchet wrench. (It has a void in the
center and cost $5.00 at Lowes, Home Depot, etc.) Hey, it's Spring time!
Legend tuner link: Enter, select repair, select speed sensor.
http://www.legendtuner.com/
I forgot to say that the splash shield also has to be removed from under the enging bay: 10 or12 mm bolts. Easy on a lift; less so on ramps w/ chocks.
