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(Message started by: Matt on Sep 12^th, 2007, 6:40pm)

Title: VSS Sensor?
Post by Matt on Sep 12^th, 2007, 6:40pm

hi all

got a problem with the cossie which i believe may be a faulty vehical speed sensor

what happens is after being stuck in traffic, stop start, i loose the speedo or it flickes round to about 130 odd all on its own,

when either of the above happens i loose the power steering to a degree, its like the speed sensative part has kicked in and stiffening the steering up,

also its started to activate the AVC on the radio when it happens

is this a VSS issue or something else

btw i have fitted a 98' engine loom to the car (which is a 96')

on a side note, does any body know is the spark plugs form a 12v will fit a 24v? ;D

Title: Re: VSS Sensor?
Post by Highlander on Sep 12^th, 2007, 7:26pm

definitely VSS and/or wiring.

Spark plugs

Scorpio 2.9 12V
Motorcraft AGRF32C1 1.0mm
Champion RS9YCC4 1.0mm
NGK BPR6EF 1.0mm
Beru 1 4KR-DUX 1.0mm

Scorpio 2.9 24V MUST BE PLATINUM TIPPED
Motorcraft AGPR22PPJ 1.1mm
Autolite 3921 1.0mm
Bosch HR7DCX 1.1mm
Champion RC10PYC 0.9mm
NGK FFR6B-11 1.1mm

No to the spark plug query then

Title: Re: VSS Sensor?
Post by Matt on Sep 12^th, 2007, 7:33pm

can the vss be got got/replace without dropping the gear box off?

re the plugs, just got a brand new set of bosch super 4's the 12v (they have 4 electrodes) and they were the bargain of the century lol

Title: Re: VSS Sensor?
Post by solarpanel on Sep 12^th, 2007, 9:15pm

yes it can

Title: Re: VSS Sensor?
Post by mike on Sep 12^th, 2007, 9:23pm

It certainly looks like a faulty VSS.
Replacement is easy if you can lift the car (or crawl under), no need to drop the gearbox. The VSS is at the rear of the box, on the LHS of the extension case. Undo the connector, unscrew the 10mm bolt and pull it out, that's all!
Cheers,
Mike

Title: Re: VSS Sensor?
Post by Matt on Sep 12^th, 2007, 9:34pm

Cheers guys!