91 Accord - SPEED SENSOR
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91 Accord - SPEED SENSOR
Suspecting a problem with my speed sensor, I ordered a replacement via eBay.
I now see a difference. My speed sensor is held down with a cap that attaches with two 4" long spring clips.
The eBay replacement has two small bolt holes.
It's not clear if my original speed sensor attaches to the housing with anything other than friction and spring tension from the springs on the cap.
Should I try to pry it loose? Can the replacement with the mounting holes, which seems to have the correct height and cable end, replace the original?
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- CarlD trimagna@yahoo.com
I now see a difference. My speed sensor is held down with a cap that attaches with two 4" long spring clips.
The eBay replacement has two small bolt holes.
It's not clear if my original speed sensor attaches to the housing with anything other than friction and spring tension from the springs on the cap.
Should I try to pry it loose? Can the replacement with the mounting holes, which seems to have the correct height and cable end, replace the original?
Thanks,
- CarlD trimagna@yahoo.com
Last edited by trimagna; Jan 30, 2005 at 08:05 AM. Reason: typo
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Replacement VSS vs My Original VSS
This photo shows images of the replacement sensor.
http://www.cybertrails.com/~bestinth...eedSensor2.jpg
And also: http://www.cybertrails.com/~bestinth...r%20Accord.jpg
They both match the photos of the speed sensor I purchased on eBay, ebay # 7949439414.
The difference is that my original speed sensor does not have the mounting holes. It appears to sit flush on top of the aluminum housing. Then, over the top of the sensor, there is a thin steel "lid" which has about 4" long springy ears. The ears reach under the housing flange, snapping in place.
With the spring loaded lid removed, I nudged the sensor with a screwdriver. It did not move. It's not clear if I could pry it up and if the replacement could be made to work.
I may be in trouble if I have the only Accord 4cyl auto with the spring mounted sensors.
If it helps, here some information from Carfax.
VIN: 1HGCB9863MA024279
Year/Make/Model: 1991 HONDA ACCORD EX
Body Style: Station Wagon
Engine Type: 2.2L L4 SOHC PFI 16V
Manufactured In: UNITED STATES
Thanks,
- CarlD
http://www.cybertrails.com/~bestinth...eedSensor2.jpg
And also: http://www.cybertrails.com/~bestinth...r%20Accord.jpg
They both match the photos of the speed sensor I purchased on eBay, ebay # 7949439414.
The difference is that my original speed sensor does not have the mounting holes. It appears to sit flush on top of the aluminum housing. Then, over the top of the sensor, there is a thin steel "lid" which has about 4" long springy ears. The ears reach under the housing flange, snapping in place.
With the spring loaded lid removed, I nudged the sensor with a screwdriver. It did not move. It's not clear if I could pry it up and if the replacement could be made to work.
I may be in trouble if I have the only Accord 4cyl auto with the spring mounted sensors.
If it helps, here some information from Carfax.
VIN: 1HGCB9863MA024279
Year/Make/Model: 1991 HONDA ACCORD EX
Body Style: Station Wagon
Engine Type: 2.2L L4 SOHC PFI 16V
Manufactured In: UNITED STATES
Thanks,
- CarlD
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I was wrong.
What I thought must be the speed sensor was in fact the EGR control valve.
The eBay item, http://i19.ebayimg.com/03/i/03/40/71/36_1_b.JPG, looks alot like the module which is mounted towards the top of the engine, but apparently it is buried down by the transmission.
The eBay item, http://i19.ebayimg.com/03/i/03/40/71/36_1_b.JPG, looks alot like the module which is mounted towards the top of the engine, but apparently it is buried down by the transmission.