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This is related to your vehicle's traction control. VSC stands for Vehicle Stability Control. Your car is equipped with wheel speed sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/speed-sensor-replacement) on each of the four wheels that monitor wheel speed while relaying this information constantly to the...

The VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) is most likely bad and needs to be replaced. The reason that the transmission shifts almost normally with it disconnected is due to the computer is using a failure memory to substitute for the shift...

An appropriate diagnostic to resolve your issue is a failure to shift inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/not-able-to-change-gears-inspection). Of course, first check your transmission's fluid level and condition (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service). A really low fluid level can cause shift difficulties. Typically, if a transmission fails to...

Your truck is equipped with wheel speed sensors at each of the four wheels which monitor wheel speed while relaying this information constantly to the ABS and traction control system which are controlled by the car's ECU. When the ECU...

You may have a bad camshaft or crankshaft sensor and not getting injector pulse. Have the computer scanned for codes to one of these sensors and also check fuel pressure with a test gauge to make sure you have proper...

The output speed sensor is replaced from outside the transmission and is located on rear of transmission. No need to remove transmission.

You should have the computer tested to see if you have cam or crank sensor codes. You may not be getting the injectors turning on due to the camshaft sensor or a weak spark from coils. After computer test then...

Your engine have more than one belt and the cause of the noise could be any one of them and also could be the tensioners for the belts not holding enough tension on the belts. The speedometer may be a...

There is two camshaft sensors on this engine mounted in the front of the engine inline with each camshaft.

It is possible for a speed sensor to limit the throttle opening since the failed sensor system can cause the powertrain to get damaged or not know how fast you are going and will cause failsafe mode on some vehicles....

The transmission control module has various sensors such as vehicle speed sensors, wheel speed sensors, throttle position sensors, turbine speed sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-speed-sensor-replacement), and transmission fluid temperature sensors that all direct information to it in order for it to perform it’s...

This may be a sign of a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer activates a transmission solenoid, which directs transmission...

Hello. The Toyota Yaris has an ABS system that has small sensors in each wheel (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-speed-sensor-replacement). When the ABS system has any of these sensors that are not working, this will also cause the speedometer to not work as well....

The crankshaft sensor is on the front of engine below and behind the crankshaft pulley. The air gap on the new sensor should be set to .020 to .060. If gap is too big it will not start and if...

When you disconnected and reinstalled sensor connector you may have lost most if not all of the connection and may need to remove and clean out connections and new sensor pins with an electronics cleaner and apply a small amount...

The crankshaft sensor is located on bottom right fron of motor near crankshaft pulley.

The speed sensor will output less than 1.5 volts since it is a voltage generator and will vary with vehicle speed. If speed output is erratic then you may have to replace the sensor and then see if readings are...

You will need to make sure the CMP sensor wires are not out of position and near any high voltage wires or coils. If the problem continues then remove the sensor again and check the reluctor on the cam for...

Hello, thank you for writing in. There are two types of "speed sensors" on the vehicle. Regardless of which one you are referring to, the answer is yes. The transmission speed sensors are the same for both automatic and manual...

The vehicle speed sensor is mounted on the transaxle housing, usually on the differential. It can be very difficult to see and you will probably have to have the car well in the air to get to it. If by...