Q: Can you please tell me where the auto trans output speed sensor is located. Some people tell me it is under the batter?

asked by on August 06, 2016

I just need to know if it's under the battery or if I have to drop the trans pan. PLEASE HELP ME

My car has 148000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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You will need to drop the transmission pan and it’s located above the valve body.

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