I know it was the ABS light rather than the check engine light but I'm willing to try with the VSS. Do you know why there's such a huge price range for the VSS? One place I found it for $12.00 (online) and $120 at my local Checker.
Also, I have read a few discussions about where the VSS is located (either behind the instrument cluster or above the tranny). Do you know where it is located or do you have a diagram or pic?