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Old 04-15-2013, 08:39 PM
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Re: Ultimate Guide to: Replacing your VSS 1999 and newer Windstars

Thanks again olopezm, I had done it from below myself. Using gravity as your ally, uh? Now that is pretty smart. This is no joke, doing it from below is the worst approach one can take.

Just want to add a few words of caution here. This is a pretty big job, blind and messy. So before anyone engages into it if they have a code for VSS failure AND front ABS sensor at the same time, or ABS light is on, address the ABS issue first and it might just clear the VSS code. That's because the VSS obtains actual speed data from both front ABS sensors, as does the ABS system. These two small, cheap wheel speed sensors are the most important data collectors on the whole vehicle. When one fails, if you're doing 50 the computer thinks you're going 25 and manages the transmission accordingly. It's a rough ride, and a costly one in fuel and systems wear.
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