Hello. New to the forum,

I have a 1992 Honda Accord. When I use the car it rides fine for about 15-20 minutes and then the speedometer goes to zero and the transmission won't shift. After maybe a few seconds or so it comes back to normal but happens again either within a few seconds or a couple minutes.

I did some research and from I've been reading it seems to be the VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) that may be culprit.

Can anyone give me an opinion on this?

I also am not a DIY kind of person so I always have my repairs done by a mechanic.

 

I think you are on the right path. I had the same issuse w/ my 95 Accord it was the VSS not hard to change even a noob can do it. Mean you no disrespect. I am a total DIY never pay a mechanic for what i can do. Luckily my mechanic knows this and has no problem doing the things I can't. FYI the part is like $90.
Joe

 

Thank you for the reply.

Does it involve removing any other parts to get to it??

 

Yes simple things like the snorkel going from the air filter box to the throttle body you will need a Philips screw driver and a pair of pliers and a 10mm socket to remove the VSS. Here's a link to give you an idea of where its located http://autorepair.about.com/library/...bl533a-lib.htm. Its on top of the tranmission towards the back. take out the bolts and unplug it put new one in.
Joe

 

Here's a couple more links http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs/bl022i.htm http://autorepair.about.com/library/...bl533a-lib.htm

 

Took my car to a Honda Tech shop near my home yesterday and the VSS was indeed the issue. $200 parts and labor and the car is running super smooth.

 

Glad to here it up and running fine again!
Joe

 

I think I have the same issue with my Honda 1992. I just replaced the Ignition Switch (?) or Ignitor because it kept stalling. Now it's having the same issue I had a few years ago. It won't shift into D3. I have had to manually shift it for three years now, which has given me no problems. Now it jerks, acts like it may stall and isn't shifting properly. The D4 light stays lit half the time. Anyone?