Q: VSS Location?

asked by on July 11, 2017

AX4N tranny, Engine code U. Wagon type body. speedometer stops working, then the engine loses power, then the steering gets stiff. I have a new vss but can't find where is goes. I need the location of the vss!!! I know its on the pass side on the tranny but thats it. power Windows and radio stops working randomly.. New starter, alternater, nss, brake switch connector (wouldn't shift out of park and then the brake lights went out). I'm at a loss, please help! Tyty
My car has an automatic transmission.

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