Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    leroy21's Avatar
    leroy21 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Oct 16, 2007, 03:42 PM
    1990 accord speedometer
    While driving, it works then it doesn't, then it comes back. I hear there is a sensor about to go bad, if so what is it called and where is it. Thanks
    CaptainRich's Avatar
    CaptainRich Posts: 4,492, Reputation: 537
    Cars & Trucks Expert
    		  
    #2

    Oct 16, 2007, 03:54 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by leroy21
    while driving, it works then it doesn't, then it comes back. I hear there is a sensor about to go bad, if so what is it called and where is it. thanks
    Vehicle speed sensor and it's mounted on the transaxle... near the output shaft.
    Don't lose the tiny link that goes in between.
    TxGreaseMonkey's Avatar
    TxGreaseMonkey Posts: 16,761, Reputation: 5597
    Uber Member
    		  
    #3

    Oct 16, 2007, 05:26 PM
    It's called the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) and is located on top of the transaxle, near the firewall. It has a 3-P connector going to it and two mounting bolts.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

1990 Honda Accord [ 14 Answers ]

I have a 1990 Honda Accord, was running fine. Started it up backed out of driveway and the car stopped. Cranks, won't start. Getting fuel, timing belt is fine, and I have no spark. Changed the distributor cap modular, still no spark. Any suggestions?

'92 Honda Accord speedometer problems [ 2 Answers ]

Hi my name is Richard, I have a '92 Honda Accord LX that has a problematic speedometer. I've swapped out the vss unit and replaced the gauge for the speedometer. I've checked for loose wires and found nothing. Sometimes the thing works, then all of the sudden it says I'm going zero miles per...

1990 Honda Accord not starting. [ 3 Answers ]

I have a 1990 Honda Accord LX and just recently it stopped running. When ever I try to start it all it does is just turn over. And I don't believe I have spark either. Now I have already took a quick look online and the most common fixes are Fuses, Main Relay, Igniter, Ignition Coil. And I have...

1991 Honda Accord LX S blinks and speedometer doesn't work [ 1 Answers ]

I have a 1991 Honda Accord LX. Recently I had bought a new alternator and last week I had an oil change. Today, my S light blinks and my speedometer stopped working. Will someone please tell me what to do about this problem? No Idea

92 Honda Accord Speedometer lights [ 4 Answers ]

I've a 94 Accord lx Auto, The speedometer main light are shut off, all the indicator lights and statrting lights comes on but the main light don't, so its tottally dark when I drive in the night. I've chaneged and checked the fuses, and the bulbs, but still no effect. I could see the current at the...

View more questions Search