Speed Sensor Replacement for "S" light

[Mishakol129]

Okay. I have a "S" light code which calls for a bad speed sensor. While I'm trying to take apart my engine to prep it for a engine removal, I get to the part where it says to "REMOVE SPEED SENSOR". It gives a one piece diagram like this, seemingly expecting you to remove both the external and the internal parts in one fowl swoop:



However, when I went to take the bolts off and pull the thing out, all I get was a top part with an electrical connector. So i'm sitting there thinking, what the heck, I guess my speed sensor was really bad if its coming out in two pieces.

Then I went on ebay and saw these speed sensors with only the external part like this one:

and so now I am wondering if I should replace both the external and internal parts with new parts; or, just do the much cheaper option and replace only the external speed sensor.

What do I do to fix this "S" light code? Do I get the entire VSS or just the electrical part?

[Leung]

when i replaced my speed sensor it was only that part with the electrical connector. after replacing it the light went out. Just be careful when removing it because there is a little metal key that will fall off and is easily lost.

[Mishakol129]

when i replaced my speed sensor it was only that part with the electrical connector. after replacing it the light went out. Just be careful when removing it because there is a little metal key that will fall off and is easily lost.

Should I get a cheap one off ebay like this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-VSS-Ve...ht_1111wt_1272


Btw, I have the key but I am not sure which way it goes in, right-side up or upside down? Maybe its only one way. I don't know.

[Leung]

Should I get a cheap one off ebay like this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-VSS-Ve...ht_1111wt_1272


Btw, I have the key but I am not sure which way it goes in, right-side up or upside down? Maybe its only one way. I don't know.

I bought mine from Ebay back in the day although i paid like 15 for it back then but it worked great for the period of time that i was actually able to drive my car; brake issue.

[esskater892]

i dont mean to thread jack but i was trying to remove one of the vss at a jy, not just the electrical part, got the top part off and unbolted the speed sensor mounting bolt but the VSS would not budge. is there a trick to getting it off? im throwing a code 17 and i can literally pick it up like its not attached to the transmission and i believe thats not supposed to me the case.

[stretch JDM]

O.P. I just went through the same situation.The pic that you posted ( not the diagram ) is the correct part you need to replace.I didn't have my S light on tho. And just to add ,if you reach high speeds the ECU will shut the car off if the VSS is bad.