speed sensor

[97-gst]

gf is gonna buy a 99 eclipse. the speed sensor is bad in it. can i take the speed sensor out of my 90 talon and put it in there? how do i change it? etc.

 

[bryanwheat]

No, you can't use a 1g speed sensor. IT has to be from a 95-99. You can use a 95-98 galant sensor also from an auto or manual, but you will have to swap the shaft and gear from your current sensor. They are like 88 brand new at rockauto if you want a new one. I would check to make sure that the plug hasn't just came unhooked first, there is a little metal clip that holds it on that could be missing. There is one 10mm head bolt that holds the sensor in, remove that and pull it out the top. Be careful not to drop anything down the hole into the transmission or you will be pulling it apart.

 

[Ukspree]

Not sure if it will fit, but speed sensors are quite simple to change, usually one bolt holding them on with a connector plug on the other end. shouldn't take more than ten mins to change its that simple, and thats calculating time to jack the car up

 

[gofer]

It is possible that the plug is just disconnected, just find the rear transmission mount (under the intake manifold), the sensor is right in the middle of the bracket. Heres a picture of that mount, the sensor is a bit dark though.

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Sometimes the top of the VSS can break, you'll want to replace it with this.
OEM Vehicle Speed Sensor: Mitsubishi Eclipse 95-99

If its the gear that needs replaced there are three different 2g VSS gears, if you need a new one here are the respective part numbers. You'll know if the gear needs replaced if the teeth are chewed up or one side of the gear is flat.

AWD M/T 95-96: MD746492

AWD A/T 95-96: MD757055

AWD M/T 97-99: MD749150

AWD A/T 97-99: MD760150

FWD M/T 95-99: MD746492

FWD A/T 95-99: MD757055​

If you decide to pull the gear out of the transmission DON'T DROP ANYTHING in the hole, including the 10mm bolt that holds the sensor in. If you drop something in there you've got to pull the transmission and open it up to get whatever you dropped in there, out.

...and you don't need to jack the car up.

 

[97-gst]

thanks, i read that you have to take the battery out to get to it, is this true? can someone give me a little bit more descriptive detail? thanks

and its a manual transmisson.

 

[bryanwheat]

Pulling the batter makes it easier to get to along with the upper intercooler hose.

 

[gofer]

Here, I think you need these if you're asking about directions to get to your rear mount.

2g FSM's

 

[Brolic]

What does this vas look like ???

Vss*

I have a bad vss, sometimes it works if the cruise control is on...

 

[bryanwheat]

A simple google search came up with this.

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[Brolic]

I meant what does it look like in the car

 

[96' Eclipse GS]

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[19Eclipse90]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newbie-forum/189083-2g-turbo-speed-sensor-location.html#post1575325
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/maintenance-repairs/406569-vehicle-speed-sensor-location.html#post152630026

 

[Brolic]

Can you use any CSS out of a 5sp g2

 

[gofer]

Can you use any VSS out of a 5sp 2g

... reading would do you well.

AWD M/T 95-96: MD746492

AWD A/T 95-96: MD757055

AWD M/T 97-99: MD749150

AWD A/T 97-99: MD760150

FWD M/T 95-99: MD746492

FWD A/T 95-99: MD757055​

 

[ElementDO]

I read the manuals dont have a sensor like this?

 

[gofer]

Where did you read that?

 

[ElementDO]

Post #15 http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newbie-forum/189083-2g-turbo-speed-sensor-location.html#post1575325

 

[gofer]

You've got a DSM with a M/T so you could go see if your car has one, couldn't you?

 

[Brolic]

how do you know the whole VSS is bad or just the gear without pulling it? i asked bc my speedo works 20% of the time..

 

[PieEyedPiper]

I gotta admit, it's somewhat amusing for a guy with an AWD swap to be asking about the VSS.

I do not know of a way to tell what part is damaged without a visual inspection. Anyone else?

 

[spyder420]

A simple google search came up with this.

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I got mine for $79.73 from extremepsi.com mitsubishi wanted $240 good deal !

 

[twicks69]

I got mine for $79.73 from extremepsi.com mitsubishi wanted $240 good deal !

Your Mitsubishi dealer must be stupid or ripping you off.

Here's my prices. (2G AWD 5-Speed part numbers shown)

1995-1996 5-Speed Speedo Assembly (minus gear)
Part#: MD756606
List Price: $84.98
Your Price: $64.25

1995-1996 5-Speed Speedo Gear Only
Part#: MD746492
List Price: $15.33
Your Price: $11.59

1997-1999 5-Speed Speedo Assembly (minus gear)
Part#: MD749149
List Price: $74.72
Your Price: $56.49

1997-1999 5-Speed Speedo Gear Only
Part#: MD749150
List Price: $14.82
Your Price: $11.20

 

[Mark L]

Any idea of what part number 2g vss sensor and gear to use to swap in a 1g awd? I don't have the factory instrument cluster. I'm running a aem ems. Thanks.

 

[HawkesTSI96]

I had broke my sensor pulling my engine out. easy to break if you are not carful still haven't replaced mine mine is a manual. and sensor looks just like this. I went to auto zone to buy a replacement and they obviously didn't have the right one. it was a huge looking sensor and I haven't gotten a new once sense. ha