1999 Ford Ranger Speedometer

Tiny
SOOUTLANDIS
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  • 1999 FORD RANGER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 181,000 MILES
I have a 99 Ford Ranger, and as I was gettin onb the freeway, my speedometer stoped working along with the mileage. And the check engine light came on. The truck still seems to be running perfect, But I dont want to drive it incase its something major. Whar shouild I do?
Saturday, March 13th, 2010 AT 6:30 PM

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Tiny
MATHIASO
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It seem like you have a faulty speed sensor, damaged wiring , or an instrument malfunction.
The Vehicle Speed Sensor is mounted on transmission

For testing the speed sensor
# Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

# Disengage the wiring harness connector from the VSS.

# Using a Digital Volt-Ohmmeter (DVOM), measure the resistance (DVOM ohmmeter function) between the sensor terminals. If the resistance is 190-250 ohms, the sensor is okay.
Have your vehicle diagnosed to get out the code behind the engine light and get back if the speed sensor is not the problem.


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Saturday, March 13th, 2010 AT 7:34 PM

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