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Miata (M/T) & 626

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Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is located on side of transaxle (transmission on Miata). Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect VSS connector. Remove VSS. Using analog voltmeter, measure voltage between sensor terminals while rotating gear on VSS. See Fig 1 . If voltmeter needle does not fluctuate, replace sensor.

Fig 1: Checking Vehicle Speed Sensor
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