Vehicle Speed Sensor: Service and Repair

1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata L4-1.8L DOHCSECTION Service and Repair
VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the transmission oil.
3. Disconnect the vehicle speedometer sensor connector.
4. Remove the vehicle speedometer sensor.
5. Apply transmission oil to a new O-ring and install it on a new vehicle speedometer sensor.
6. Install the vehicle speedometer sensor.
Tightening torque 7.9 - 10.7 Nm (80 - 110 kgf-cm, 69.5 - 95.4 inch lbs.)
7. Connect the vehicle speedometer sensor connector.
8. Add the specified amount and type of transmission oil.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.
RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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