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I actually tried that before changing the sensor. It reads code p0500 for speed sensor and says it can cause those not to work, could it be on the rear axle?
This speed speed sensor doesnt have teeth it has a magnetic end on it. At least the one on the transmission. I dont know what the one on the rear axle looks like yet.
Then it has the wrong sensor in it. The VSS on the 96 is gear driven off the output shaft of the trans, or t-case, depending on how many drive wheels you have. At least, it is *supposed* to be gear driven....
Let's see if this picture can help. The top portion of it is the transfer case. If you have 4x4 it will be there, otherwise you're looking at the bottom part.
Then your t-case has been modified, or replaced. Check the tag that is visible in the pic, and there should be a date code on it somewhere. That looks like the 98 and up t-case. That is also why your speedo doesn't work.
Then your t-case has been modified, or replaced. Check the tag that is visible in the pic, and there should be a date code on it somewhere. That looks like the 98 and up t-case. That is also why your speedo doesn't work.