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Old 08-24-2004, 04:46 AM
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Default Check Engine Light - Code 17, VSS

I'm running a 1st gen B16a with a Hondata ODB0 PR3 on a CRX. I'm getting a random check engine light every now and then - code 17, VSS (vehicle speed sensor). Can someone point me in the right direction as to where this sensor is located?
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its located on top of the tranny back towards the firewall.
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Is this the cable that goes to my speedo? This is mechanical...
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 7rrivera7 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is this the cable that goes to my speedo? This is mechanical...</TD></TR></TABLE> The drive gear is on the tranny but the actual VSS in part of your cluster. Make sure the speedo drive isn't loose.
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Thanks APEX! That was it...
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Default Re: Check Engine Light - Code 17, VSS (APEX CRX)

im getting the same problem on my 99 dx with obd1 convertion where is this speedo drive? so i could check if its loose? im lost or the VSS for that matter thanks for the help
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gabspeed &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> im getting the same problem on my 99 dx with obd1 convertion where is this speedo drive? so i could check if its loose? im lost or the VSS for that matter thanks for the help </TD></TR></TABLE>

any help here?? anyone?
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Default Re: Check Engine Light - Code 17, VSS (gabspeed)

n the back of the cluster thats the cable that goes from the VSS on the tranny to the back of the cluster in the dash
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