There can be as many as 6 speed sensors, so which speed sensor are we talking about? There are 4 speed sensors, one at each wheel, if we have antilock brakes. There is a output shaft speed sensor on the output shaft housing of the transmission on the passenger's side of the car, down behind the engine, and there is a turbine speed sensor on the body of the transmission over on the driver's side.
On the transmission.
The speedometer is driven by the vehicle speed sensor. See "Related Questions" below for more about where to find it, and how to replace one.
Inside transmission
A speed sensor on a 1998 Mercury Tracer is located on the transmission housing of the vehicle. It is placed on top in a secure location to safely measure the speed the transaxle spins.
Sounds like you have a bad Vehicle Speed Sensor.
on the transmission
The sensor will either screw in or have a bolt holding it. Disconnect the wiring plug then unscrew or remove the bolt to change.
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There can be as many as 6 speed sensors, so which speed sensor are we talking about? There are 4 speed sensors, one at each wheel, if we have antilock brakes. There is a output shaft speed sensor on the output shaft housing of the transmission on the passenger's side of the car, down behind the engine, and there is a turbine speed sensor on the body of the transmission over on the driver's side.
AnswerYes, that and more. See "Related Questions" below for extensive coverage of replacing the vehicle speed sensor (VSS), including links to photos.
There are as many as 6 speed sensors, but am going to assume you mean the one that drives the speedometer. It is located on the top of the transmission output shaft housing down behind the engine on the passenger's side of the engine compartment. the sensor is covered with a cardboard and foil protective cover.
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