Where is VSS located in '95 civic dx? Also imminent tranny failure?
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Where is VSS located in '95 civic dx? Also imminent tranny failure?
I have been getting a VSS (code 17) after my speedometer stopped working a month or so ago. The CEL only comes on when I have been driving for a while and then put on the brake to slow down.
I was trying to chase down the location of the VSS. I assume it is under the air intake tube near the throttle body? I can't seem to find it.
Also, I read that a bad VSS can actually be a sign of imminent transmission failure. Is this correct? and how to do I check this possible scenario out?
The transmission seems to shift fine; fluid levels are normal (as of today).
Lastly, can I continue to drive with the VSS light coming on? I read on another forum that if the VSS is on, it can limit excessive speed and turn off the engine. I don't want to lose power to an engine while driving on the highway. (I won't have time to take care of the VSS until later; I am too busy right now.)
I was trying to chase down the location of the VSS. I assume it is under the air intake tube near the throttle body? I can't seem to find it.
Also, I read that a bad VSS can actually be a sign of imminent transmission failure. Is this correct? and how to do I check this possible scenario out?
The transmission seems to shift fine; fluid levels are normal (as of today).
Lastly, can I continue to drive with the VSS light coming on? I read on another forum that if the VSS is on, it can limit excessive speed and turn off the engine. I don't want to lose power to an engine while driving on the highway. (I won't have time to take care of the VSS until later; I am too busy right now.)
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Re: Where is VSS located in '95 civic dx? Also imminent tranny failure?
I was trying to chase down the location of the VSS.
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Thanks, I suspected that was the VSS; I just thought it would be higher up on the transmission.
I am working on replacing it; however, I did drive for a while with the CEL coming on at times. Does this damage the transmission?
I am working on replacing it; however, I did drive for a while with the CEL coming on at times. Does this damage the transmission?
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If it drives and shifts normally after you fix the VSS problem, then you may assume the trans wasn't damaged.
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