I am slow this morning.... LOL




Where is the VSS located on our cars? Does it thow any specific codes indicating a potential failure?

 

Its located in the hub assm.


Vehicle Speed Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.



Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) electrical connector.



Remove the VSS bolt (9).
Remove the VSS (10) from the extension case.



Remove the O-ring (11) from the VSS (10).
Installation Procedure




Install the O-ring (11) to the VSS (10).



Install the VSS (10).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the VSS bolt (9).
Tighten

Tighten the bolt (9) to 12 N·m (106 lb in).





Connect the VSS electrical connector.
Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle


The only way to test that the VSS is operational is to have the car hooked up to a TECH II and see if the readings are accurate while in motion. An ABS light coming on and codes C1225, C1226, C1232, C1233, C1276 and/or C1277 found in the EBCM may point to the VSS as well.

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I've not heard of the VSS before, thanks for the info....