Vehicle Speed Sensor

[Brand]

Hi all,

Thanks for all the help and advice. After not being able to get the damn sensor out to test, I was forced to bring it into a shop. But the story isn't all bad.

Sensor itself was working. Looks like it was one of the wires in the connector to the sensor that needed to be fixed. $250 cost, which is still FAR less than just the cost of a new sensor ($300 min through a parts shop. From Toyota? $475. LOL)

While there, they mentioned the serp belt was really cracked. It's been whining at me and the car has 165,000 km, so was due to replace anyway.

May be interested in trying some preventive maintenance myself once winter goes away. I've done oil changes, tire swaps, spark plugs, air filter changes. And now found a PITA VSS. Anyone have suggestions on other jobs to try out?

I haven't yet replaced my transmission fluid. I hear conflicting reports on whether it's "lifetime" or should be replaced. After 165,000km any advice on this one?

[Bluevitz-rs]

Originally Posted by Brand

I haven't yet replaced my transmission fluid. I hear conflicting reports on whether it's "lifetime" or should be replaced. After 165,000km any advice on this one?

Go with what's in the owner's manual.

And HOLY SMOKES that's a pricy sensor!