Location of VSS on Dodge Caravan 1996, 3.0, 3 Speed Transmission

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Anonymous, Jul 10, 2005.

  1. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    A mechanic changed the backup light switch on my 3 speed transmission in my
    Dodge Caravan 1996, 3.0 engine, the other day and ever since the speedometer
    does not work intermittently, the Check Engine Light has come on and it points
    to the VSS.

    Can changing the backup light switch interfere with the normal operation of VSS,
    since we never had this problem before?

    Is the replacement of VSS an easy thing to do?

    Is it easily accessible?

    Where exactly should I look for it?

    Thanks

    Matt
     
    Anonymous, Jul 10, 2005
    #1
  2. The backup light/neutral safety switch is in the same general vicinity as
    the VSS, so if a mechanic weren't paying attention, he could've knocked
    loose the VSS wires or perhaps removed them deliberately and failed to
    reseat them correctly.

    Yes. It is atop the RH extension housing of the transaxle, accessible from
    the left rear corner of the engine bay. One bolt holds the VSS in place.
    First be sure the wires are seated correctly; you may not require a new
    sensor.
    Why do you care? The mechanic screwed it up; take the vehicle back to him!
     
    Daniel J. Stern, Jul 12, 2005
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