Speed sensor location

CARA SANDERS

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2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU
3.6L
6 CYL
AUTOMATIC
86,000 MILES

Pulling in codes P0717 P0716, input shaft speed sensor.

Monday, December 11th, 2017 AT 8:48 AM

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PATENTED_REPAIR_PRO

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In the automatic transmission. Here are diagrams for both the six speed and four speed.

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Monday, December 11th, 2017 AT 9:08 AM

CARA SANDERS

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Thank you. On diagram number two the number 440 sensor, is that on the inside of the transmission?

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Monday, December 11th, 2017 AT 9:47 AM

PATENTED_REPAIR_PRO

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You are welcome!

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Monday, December 11th, 2017 AT 9:47 AM

CARA SANDERS

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The sensor is inside the transmission. I have a 70 CT transmission which is on the 2007-2012 3.6 liter models. Bummer. I was hoping it was easy to get too. But it is not.

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Monday, December 11th, 2017 AT 1:31 PM

STEVE W.

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Sort of. On the 6T70 trans-axle the sensor is actually on the outside of the transmission BUT the connector goes through a seal and into the valve body cover to connect inside.
The bigger issue is that you need a scan tool that can talk to the transmission controller and run the adaption protocol after you change the sensor.

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