Vehicle speed sensor

Tiny
ITBROKE
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  • 1996 FORD E-SERIES VAN
  • 5.8L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
My transmission has a hard shift, almost a bang going up through the gears on acceleration. I wanted to check the specs on this sensor. My information so far says it should read 800 to 1400 ohms between the pins and 10+ ohms between either pin and the shell. Is this correct information? If the shell referred to is the body, in my case the body is plastic so there would be no resistance reading. I have no resistance reading from the base clamp or the part that extends to the ring gear to the pins.
Thursday, September 27th, 2018 AT 10:10 AM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.

I have attached step-by-step instructions how to test your VSS. I have also attached a tutorial for you to view on testing wiring. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2Carpros.
Danny-

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring
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Thursday, September 27th, 2018 AT 4:45 PM
Tiny
ITBROKE
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I had the VSS out of the vehicle when I asked the question but I needed the vehicle before I could complete all the tests. Took the van on the road and the problem is gone.
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Friday, October 19th, 2018 AT 10:30 AM
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KEN L
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Must have been a bad connection at he sensor. Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, October 22nd, 2018 AT 11:32 AM

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