98 ranger VSS (speed sensor)
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98 ranger VSS (speed sensor)
I am having a problem with my O/D light flashing and my truck shifting hard. Just started out of the blue. After reading a few other topics, I am hoping it is the VSS. Now if only I could find the dang thing. Anyone with a diagram, or detailed description on where it's at? Thanks so much as always!!
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Not if it's a 4x4 but even on a 2X I really doubt that you need to raise it at all. That VSS is held in there by just one litle hex srew is all. Make sure to carefully wipe off the sealing surface before installing the new VSS.
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guys I can't for the life of me find this thing. I looked all over the rear differential. I hope I have the right part...anyone have the napa part number or a picture? The NAPA part number I have is VSS311SB.
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It's on top of the rear differential...it's just a little plug, it'll have a couple of wires coming out the front that run to the front of the truck.
It's held down with I believe a 3/8" bolt.
It's held down with I believe a 3/8" bolt.
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also I keep seeing a lot of talk about is it the VSS or the ABS speed sensor, and I am not sure which one I should replace. I bought the VSS, but I don't see it on top of the rear diff. I do see something that looks like the ABS sensor I saw on Advance Auto's website though.
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I think I have the wrong part....I think what I am looking for is actually called the ABS speed sensor for the rear differential...only thing is....my ABS light didn't come on. wierd. This is the only thing I see on top of the rear differential 
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Originally Posted by kdeleon
I think I have the wrong part....I think what I am looking for is actually called the ABS speed sensor for the rear differential...only thing is....my ABS light didn't come on. wierd. This is the only thing I see on top of the rear differential 
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alright guys....thanks...looks like I will have to go buy a different part...NAPA sold be a VSS...and after looking all over my truck, I don't think my truck even HAS a VSS...it only has the ABS speed sensor for the rear differential. Well...that was a waste of several hours.. 