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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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Code P0503

Overdrive light flashes, Speedometer Bounces around , and trans shifts different.

Keep Getting the code and replaced the VSS sensor and tested the wiring to the sensor. Does anyone know what voltage you are supposed to have at the sensor. My haynes manual told me 5 volts but I only have 0.3 volts. Also can the GEM be replaced because the more I look at the problem the more I think that might be my problem. And where is it?

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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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If this is a 4x4 check for a loose or damaged DRIVE gear on the output shaft of the transfer case.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 06:56 AM
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You need to tell us which tranny you have and whether or not it is 4 X 4.

The VSS signal does not go through the GEM module. Why would you suspect it?

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yes it is a 4x4 and how would I check that drive gear? Take the trans apart or what. Thanks for the advice. Not sure what trans but its a 4.6L and I'm sure they only put one automatic trans in with that engine.
 
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According to my chilton manual it does have something to do with GEM. The signal from the Vss goes to the GEM and the PCM.
 
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Originally Posted by coryandlyndsey
yes it is a 4x4 and how would I check that drive gear? Take the trans apart or what. Thanks for the advice. Not sure what trans but its a 4.6L and I'm sure they only put one automatic trans in with that engine.


Remove the speed sensor and look inside the hole where the sensor was, there should be a gear in there. It should only spin with the output shaft.

If you can spin the gear remove the rear drive shaft and the small extension housing on the transfer case, inspect the gear to see why it loose from the shaft.
 
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