Hi Jeff,
The ground is provided via the ECM. Without ground, the circuit can't be completed. If the ECM is grounded but doesn't supply a ground path, there is a good chance the ECM has failed.
The pink wire runs between the sensor and the ECM. The ECM is located under the dash, so yes that makes sense.
As far as the ECM, try to get one with the same part number and it should work. There are a few that were used based on where you are located and the type of automatic transmission you have. See pic 2
Let me know.
Joe
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Friday, November 10th, 2023 AT 10:39 PM