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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 09:00 PM
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Vehicle Speed Sensor Location

Where can I find where the VSS is located and how to change it? Pictures would help.

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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 09:07 PM
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Where can I find where the VSS is located and how to change it? Pictures would help.

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Look on top of the rear differential. One 10mm hex head bolt holds it in place.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 07:35 AM
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I thought I had a picture of it but I can't find it now but it's dead center on top of the rear end pumpkin. It's the only thing there with a wire coming from it. You can see it and reach it without having to jack the truck up.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 09:04 AM
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I'm going to look at it later today, thanks for the help
 
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Where can I find where the VSS is located and how to change it? Pictures would help.

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Were you having trouble with the VSS?
 
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 12:47 PM
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I replaced the one on the rear differntial, but I still see zero speed on the AutoEnginuity scanner.
 
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I wonder if this is the cause of bobbing speedometer above 55mph....
 
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 02:17 PM
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It was $40 at the dealer so I figured I would try it. Takes about 10 minutes to change and a 3/8" socket. I read places it was a 10mm, but that didn't work on mine.
 
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