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I am doing a websearch of trouble shooting failed speedometer, without testing it yet it appears that the VSS is kaput. CEL is on, no cruise control and no odometer, also speedometer did not just quit but died over time.  I thought I would check price and found extreme price differences from sub $20 to over $300.

What is confusing me is different part numbers, there are several and one site will say 4WD and another site will not say anything for same part#.  While trying to sort through all this I found the $20 Ebay part and would like input from my esteemed Toyota colleagues on weather it would fit? 

93 Toyota  3VZE, automatic.

http://Toyota Pickup Previa 83181-35040

 

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Here's the dealer and the page with the part. There is only one model number for your rig and your not going to like the price. Part you listed matched no numbers that I even saw. I had to replace this same part on my Nissan. Almost impossible to find but in the end only cost me 27 bucks

Linda S

https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/parts-list/1993-toyota-pickup-2-wheel-drive-jpp/meter.html?Filter=(d=USA;1=3VZE;4=STD;5=ATM;6=4HC;7=RCB;8=WT;9=HLF;13=IV6;14=T1

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Linda must be psychic to know I would not like the price!

This is going to be fun, 3 different transmissions, 4 or 6 cyl, auto and standard, 4 wheel drive, change over year from cable to sensor and 2 vehicle speed sensors and possible mid year model sensor change!  Nothing here that would confuse me?

 

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If anyone is interested, I did some searches and found that the VSS is located on the passenger side of the tramsmission.  Not on mine it is on the driver side, when I went to pull it there are 2 VSS, it is posted it is the top VSS, it is the one. In the picture it is the one that is unplugged, I would not describe that as the top one?  I read it takes a 10mm socket, mine takes a 12mm socket!

I tested the part as best I could and am 95% cetain the VSS is bad.  Now to shop and find one.    Toyota parts site lists 8318135070 as the correct part.   This part # is available from other places but does not list this part # as fitting a 93 V6 auto.    Clear as mud.

Same part # but shows as incompatible

http://www.ebay.com/itm/83181-35070-96-07-Isuzu-Vehicross-Toyota-4Runner-Tundra-Tacoma-Speed-Sensor-B840-/140990335687?fits=Make%3AToyota&hash=item20d3adcac7:g:jacAAOxygPtS5PeY&vxp=mtr

 

 

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As far as compatibility I trust the Toyota parts website more than an eBay seller. Search engine on that site looks exactly like the one you will see on computer at a dealer. Remember when you were looking for a computer and the one for the double wheel chassis was exclusive for only that vehicle. No other Toyota truck used them. That's a darn good deal, for 35 bucks just buy it. Bet it works perfect.

Linda S

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Thanks for the input.  One of the VSS with the same part number looks slightly different, so I will not go with that one. that is the cheapest one from China.

I find it hard to believe after sifting through many speedometer posts that no one else noticed the same part # but different applications.  There was one on a Toy forum who was going to order one, but he never reported back.

I will watch the threads for another day or so and then order one.        Jim

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At the bottom of the page of the Toyota parts dealer site I gave you for that item it does list a Sequoia, Tundra, Tacoma as fits for that same part so it is the right one. Weird. It did list them but now it's not there. trust me it was.

Linda S

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I do trust you Linda!  I waited hoping someone else would chime in on this and now will order. I am not going to order the one from China as it is slightly different, but also includes the gear.  Buying the China one may be a cheap way to get a new gear??  Note what looks like a clip in the picture which is not on my VSS or on others for sale on the net.  

 

 

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8 hours ago, linda s said:

Remove the old one first and see if your gear is broken. That was what was wrong with my Nissan. Chinese one might be just fine

Linda S

I did pull the old one, the gear looks like new. Transmissions are way too expensive to stick a part in that I am not 100% sure of. :rolleyes:

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The new sensor showed up quickly, not looking good, there is a slot for a clip of some kind cut into it and the mounting tab is too short.  I am curious if removing the black plastic part and putting it on old housing might work?  I either did not pay enough attention to the pictures or got them mixed up?

 

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Seems I have shot myself in the foot on this one, did not pay enough attention to the pictures. The one I ordered looks like the one in the add, so not the wrong one. Did not do due diligence on seller, "no return on electrical items"  Happens sometimes when I try to beat the system, at least it was $35 and not much more.   I took both apart and the insides are different, so no hope of switching out parts. 

 

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New VSS arrived I measured it and looked everything over and looks right, gear from old one fits.   Tested as per You tube 3 wire VSS test and looks good.  Installed and went for test ride,  oh poopies,  no speedometer!

Will have to start with wiring diagram and see where and how I should find a signal.    

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This is a big page. Hope it comes through. Question that doesn't show is speedometer not working but replaced sensor already. This shows how to test.

Linda S

Posted: 04/24/2012

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RUDY, the part in your transmission was hopefully the Vehicle speed sensor. From what I understand, most of the failure on the Toyota's is actually the instrument cluster itself. Do go ahead and check your connector. That way at least you know that the sensor and the harness are okay.\:" INSPECT VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR

(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from battery to terminal 1 and

negative (–) lead to terminal 2.

(b) Connect the positive (+) lead from tester to terminal 3 and

negative (–) lead to terminal 2.

(c) Revolve shaft.

(d) Check that there is voltage change from approx. 0 V to 11 V

or more between terminal 3 and 2.

HINT: The voltage change should be 4 times per each revolution

of the speed sensor shaft.

 

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If operation is not as specified, replace the sensor.

If that should check out, you know it is not the sensor. then go ahead and check the connector to your instrument cluster

 

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or the harness, you can check the instrument cluster using the wiring diagram.

 

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If all those points check out okay, I definitely would repair or replace the instrument cluster. Hope this helps, good luck

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Tanks Linda, I actually have that in my Toy file.  I am not confident in my electronic skills but am pretty sure the old VSS was not functioning and the new one is.  I have the  speedometer out and see no obvious flaws in it.  The opp's here could be the new VSS is not putting out the proper signal?

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I went back and started over again.   I set up my testing much better than last time.  The new VSS shows 8.5 volts out put with no pulse, the original VSS shows 12.5 volt output with 4 pulse per revolution just like the you tube video says it should.  There is voltage and ground to the VSS plug and the signal wire shows continuity to the A plug.

Further inspections shows a burnt trace on the speedometer circuit board.  Not sure if this needs to be done by speedometer specialist or any electronics person can do it.  The local speedometer guy wants $150 if he can repair it, I do not know if this is reasonable price or not?  He will give a 1 year guarantee.  This is above my pay grade and will not attempt a repair myself. 

I am unable to locate a used speedometer locally. Anyone have a used speedometer head?

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45 minutes ago, Derek up North said:

Anyone with a little experience with a soldering iron should be able to run a jumper wire between those 2 terminals in about 30 seconds.

 

Speedometer guy and electronics forum seem to think that there is something else wrong to cause trace to burn? 

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Some speedometer heads within a couple hundred miles of you. Sorry I wish I could help more. Finding parts is all I'm good at

Linda S

Year
Part
Model
Description Part
Grade
Stock# US
Price
Dealer Info Dist
mile
1993
Speedometer(See also Instr. Cluster)
Toyota T100
3167_16120_01_thumb.jpgAT,RWD,DX,2.7 NOTES   16F05 $Call Magic Used Auto Parts USA-FL(Clearwater) Request_Quote 1-727-573-7751 Request_Insurance_Quote
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101
1993
Speedometer(See also Instr. Cluster)
Toyota Truck
-0K A 20554 $100 Rastro 74 Used Auto Parts USA-FL(Medley) Request_Quote 305-592-6478 Request_Insurance_Quote
LiveChat_space.gif
110
1994
Speedometer(See also Instr. Cluster)
Toyota Truck
-0K   11718S $100 Rastro 74 Used Auto Parts USA-FL(Medley) Request_Quote 305-592-6478 Request_Insurance_Quote
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110
1994
Speedometer(See also Instr. Cluster)
Toyota Truck
MPH (head only), AT, 4X2-   6099 $100 Venezuela Auto Sales USA-FL(Opa-Locka) E-mail 1-305-681-8168 111
1995
Speedometer(See also Instr. Cluster)
Toyota Truck
117K, CHECK FIRST.   95P $Call Toyo Kings Used Auto Parts USA-FL(Opa-Locka) E-mail 1-305-688-6200 111
1992
Speedometer(See also Instr. Cluster)
Toyota Truck
4708_125426_01_thumb.jpgMPH,AT,4X2 A 17A006 $Call Dixie Salvage LLC USA-FL(Old-Town) Request_Quote 1-352-498-7000 / 1-800-226-7077 Request_Insurance_Quote
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221
1992
Speedometer(See also Instr. Cluster)
Toyota Truck
-160000 A E1734 $135 McKee Wrecker & Salvage Inc USA-FL(Middleburg) Request_Quote 904-282-0058 / 904-282-5170 Request_Insurance_Quote
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240
1992
Speedometer(See also Instr. Cluster)
Toyota Truck
12-91, GRN A 14C324 $50 Columbia Auto Salvage USA-FL(Lake-City) Request_Quote 1-800-445-4879 Request_Insurance_Quote
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249
1993
Speedometer(See also Instr. Cluster)
Toyota Truck
GREY,2.4,ATOD,RWD,Grey,t,c,d,k,C olum C 002572 $50 Economy Auto Salvage USA-FL(Crawfordville) E-mail 1-850-421-2277 / 1-800-435-8040 289
1992
Speedometer(See also Instr. Cluster)
Toyota Truck
2284_14066_01_thumb.jpg  C B312 $35 Capital Auto Parts, Inc. USA-GA(Thomasville) Request_Quote 229-226-7878/800-868-7879 Request_Insurance_Quote
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Like I said you are much better at parts search's than I am!

If anyone is going through this, I had PJ Max on the DIY electronics forum look at the picture and he pointed out where the damage is to the circuit board and believes a varister and a capacitor are the issue.

 

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2 hours ago, Derek up North said:

You're braver than I to venture on to an electronics board. At this point, I'd be looking for a new (used) cluster (from a T100?) and just upgrade to a tach. :)

 

You are sending me off to a grey area, got any insight to a unit switch or a link, have you done it?

 

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