MX-5 Miata L4-2.0L (2008)
Vehicle Speed Sensor: Service and Repair
[M15M-D] Manual Transmission
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [M15M-D]
Caution:
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Water or foreign material entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign
material on the connector when disconnecting it.
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If foreign materials are stuck to the VSS, disturbance by magnetic flux can cause sensor output to be abnormal and thereby negatively
affect control. Make sure that foreign materials such as iron filings are not stuck to the VSS during installation.
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect the VSS connector.
4. Remove the transmission.
5. Remove the VSS.
6. Apply the specified oil to a new O-ring and install it on a new VSS.
7. Install the VSS.
Tightening torque
8 - 11 Nm (82 - 112 kgf-cm, 71 - 97 in-lbf)
8. Install the transmission.
9. Connect the VSS connector.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
11. Install the battery cover.
