Yes, that can be one of the possible causes, however if your spedometer is working properly than I would be looking elsewhere, possibly a dirty or plugged tranny filter or burnt fluid.
not shifting
A "speed" sensor can affect the shifting of the trans.A "speed" sensor can affect the shifting of the trans.
try the transmission ouput speed sensor
A bad transmission speed sensor will result in the transmission not shifting at the proper times. The defective transmission speed sensor may also cause the vehicle not to idle properly.
It should be on the transmission.
No it does not.
Transmission temp sensor can cause a slip or high rpm before shifting to next gear.
On most vehicles, yes.
A 2000 Jeep automatic that is not shifting correctly after it gets hot might have something wrong with the speed sensor that is located in the transmission. The speed sensor tells the transmission what gear to shift into at certain speeds.
On a computer controlled transmission, the throttle position sensor is one input used for shift timing.
The speed sensor for a 1990 Cadillac Deville is located on the side of the transmission. Look for a 2 wire plug with 18 gauge wire.
Its on the side of the transmission right next to the oxygen sensor on the driver side near the front of the car