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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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i have a 94 f150 4x4 and having problem with the speed sensor i just replaced it with 1 from ford aftermarket one did not work well. so it is still not right computer code says insuff data back to control moduale my guess is i need to look at the wire from the harnass to the sensor and the other ? would be any special wire to use for replacement? thanks in advance to any thoughts on this
 
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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When you say your having a problem with the VSS what problems are you having. What is the truck doing/not doing?
 
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 02:18 AM
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shifting hard is the main problem and the cruise control dosnt work
 
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 06:57 AM
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Does the speedometer work OK?
 
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 08:45 AM
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yes the speedo works ok
 
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 08:54 AM
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Try unplugging the Speed Control Module then and see if the problem goes away.
If it does not then replace the PSOM.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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what is the speed control module and i forgot to say that the abs lite and brake lite are on with this problem
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 06:26 AM
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The unplug the RABS and the Speed Control Module then one at a time and one at a time and see if the problem goes away.

Speed Control Module:


RABS Module at C-1 in the diagram below:


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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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what is the speed control module and i forgot to say that the abs lite and brake lite are on with this problem
no cruise, abs/brake light on.... sounds like the brake light switch to me. Common problem on Mercedes but not for sure on your truck. Step on the brakes and see if your lights come on. if no light swap out the switch
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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Any codes coming up?

My 93 Lightning had the tps go bad, (my truck has been converted to MAF) and it banged hard thru the gears when the TPS went out.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by njtinman2
what is the speed control module and i forgot to say that the abs lite and brake lite are on with this problem
The Ford Speed Control does the same thing as what GM owners call cruise control.
But on Fords we do not use the term cruise.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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code 452 insufficient input from vss to pcm
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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ok i disconected the abs controller and the lites on the dash went out the trans shifts nice and the speed control works like it should. so i pulled the code from the abs sys and it is a code 4 rabs valve switch closed so what do i do now?
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 11:54 AM
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wow no one anwsered on that one
 
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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Test Code 4, Open/Grounded RABS Valve Reset Circuit

Description

Code 4 is generated by the module's detection of a resistance falling below 18k ohms (short) or above 26k ohms (open) in Circuit 535 (LB/R). This can indicate an open or short in the reset switch circuit, or a hydraulic leak into dump section of the valve.



Possible Contributing Base Brake Component/Vehicle Wiring Concerns

l Terminal backout in the module harness connector at Pin 6

l Terminal backout in the RABS valve harness connector at Pins 2 or 3

l Bulkhead connector (between engine compartment and instrument panel) terminal backout or loose connection

l Module or RABS valve connectors not fully matted with component

l Intermittent open or open circuit in Circuits 535 (LB/R), or 274 (BK/W)

l Intermittent short or short circuit in Circuit 535 (LB/R)

l Defective anti-lock brake control module
 
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