Max240

i have had two different 3rd gens now and i love them both. however, i had speedometer issues with both of them. both times the speedo would have a mind of its own and cut in and out completely at different times. if and when it was working, they always seemed to be between 5-15 miles per hour off. usually said i was going faster than i was. has anyone else had similar experiences?

internetautomar

iTrader: (30)

Nope.
But of course I have a VE A/T too

Max240

yea, both mine were 5spds. i don't know if that has anything to do with it though.

internetautomar

iTrader: (30)

the VG M/T appears to be the most problem prone on the VSS

mtcookson

iTrader: (2)

only times i've had trouble with the speed sensor was when the wires were touching due to the plastic covers touching the exhaust manifold and burning off. i just put on some new wire and it worked just fine. a couple of sensors i've had have been worse though. sometimes they break right where they go into the sensor and are very hard to solder back together.

MrGone

iTrader: (30)

fixed antonthegreys by putting my old VE gauges in his.

dsantos

I have seen the VSS on these cars start to seperate. There is a black disk that sits on top of the VSS. This disk should sit flush with the metal casing. When I used to work fo rthe dealership all we did was tap the black disk with the wooden handle of a hammer. This is notoriious for this generation of Max.

jiking

iTrader: (1)

I have the same problem with my speedo, i haven't gotten a chance to look @ it but ppl tell me to just cehck out the wiring the speed sensor as well.