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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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Question VSS location ????

Hi Got me a 2008 ford Ranger with 2.3L 5 speed auto want to install aftermarket cruise and I hva e been told no more speed sensor in the trans they put it in the abs module or powertrain module I need to know where is the best location to tap into the VSS signal and color of wire and location
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 11:59 AM
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what kinds of signal can the aftermarket cruise signal read?

Chances are it will not read a signal directly from the reluctance sensor which is likely on the rear diff...

I do not have access to ranger wire colors or wiring, I could have helped if it were a 2008 SD

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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 02:05 PM
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VSS signal

Hi Kenny
It will pick up any eletronic pulse signal such as the one feeding the spedo not sure my Ranger has the sensor on the rear end will check
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what kinds of signal can the aftermarket cruise signal read?

Chances are it will not read a signal directly from the reluctance sensor which is likely on the rear diff...

I do not have access to ranger wire colors or wiring, I could have helped if it were a 2008 SD

sorry man

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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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i would suggest getting it AFTER the abs module if it is there. Cause the magnetic sensors do not supply much "pulse" They are non powered devices

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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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Look... under the hood, passenger-side @ the PCM module- for a Orange/Violet wire. This also should be your VSS. I'll look some-more if I can get a pin-out location to be of further help.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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Thank you for the information very helpful
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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VSS location

Hi I have checked my pcm and dont have the orange with violet wire you mention but I have a solid violet wire with a thin orange strip in location of the center plug of the pcm upper left hand corner as standing in front looking at the firewall could this be the one Thanks Jeff






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Look... under the hood, passenger-side @ the PCM module- for a Orange/Violet wire. This also should be your VSS. I'll look some-more if I can get a pin-out location to be of further help.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 08:58 AM
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do you have an ABS module, because there should be a VSS wire coming from the vss module, unless the 2008 ranger went to all CAN communication

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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 11:09 AM
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Hi Kenny
I have ABS and see the controler unit that hase a small box off the back side witch I belive is the module has 13 or so wires comming out of it in a plug Jeff





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do you have an ABS module, because there should be a VSS wire coming from the vss module, unless the 2008 ranger went to all CAN communication

kenny
 
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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going strictly from memory on my 2003 f250, one is pwr, one is ground, 6 wires for all the sensors (rear diff, front right, front left) sofar thats 8

i have no idea what the other 5 wires are

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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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With a new truck I would be VERY careful about putting aftermarket cruse on it. If ford wants to nit-pick you may be voiding at least part of your warranty. Greg
 
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