Vehicle Speed Sensor Replacement near St. Louis, Missouri

There are 20 RepairPal Certified locations for Vehicle Speed Sensor Replacement, all with a minimum 12,000-mile/12-month warranty.

20 Results for Vehicle Speed Sensor Replacement near St. Louis, Missouri

Vehicle Speed Sensor Replacement can be completed at all of these locations, along with other repairs and services.

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Fairway Automotive - S Kingshighway Blvd

4.5
(703)
5.74 mi
5208 S Kingshighway Blvd
St. Louis, MO
Closed
Opens 7:30 AM Mon
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Big Bend Automotive | Car repair and maintenance in Maplewood

4.4
(10)
7.19 mi
2804 South Big Bend Boulevard
Maplewood, MO
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Sat
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Auto Evaluators

4.5
(819)
8.57 mi
7721 Watson Rd
St. Louis, MO
Closed
Opens 10:00 AM Sat
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CarSmart Auto Service

4.4
(364)
9.01 mi
7921 Watson Rd
Marlborough, MO
Closed
Opens 7:00 AM Mon
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Sant Automotive

4.8
(71)
10.3 mi
8720 Watson Rd
St. Louis, MO
Closed
Opens 7:30 AM Mon
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Fairway Automotive

4.7
(665)
10.37 mi
8750 Watson Rd
Crestwood, MO
Closed
Opens 7:30 AM Mon
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AutoMax of St. Louis

4.2
(15)
11.06 mi
9525 Saint Charles Rock Rd
St. Louis, MO
Closed
Opens 9:00 AM Sat
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Complete Auto Body & Repair Hazelwood

4.5
(14)
13.39 mi
6041 N Lindbergh Blvd.
Hazelwood, MO
Closed
Opens 7:00 AM Mon
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Christian Brothers Automotive - Valley Park

4.4
(89)
15.91 mi
2941 Dougherty Ferry Rd
St. Louis, MO
Closed
Opens 7:00 AM Mon
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Christian Brothers Automotive - Arnold

4.9
(51)
17.12 mi
2190 Church Rd
Arnold, MO
Closed
Opens 7:00 AM Mon
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Fairway Automotive - Arnold

4.5
(413)
17.2 mi
1754 Jeffco Boulevard
Arnold, MO
Closed
Opens 7:30 AM Mon
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Pro Automotive Services

4.9
(122)
17.25 mi
1095 Edwardsville Rd
Wood River, IL
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Vehicle Speed Sensor Replacement

How are Vehicle Speed Sensor issues diagnosed?

Diagnosing a failed speed sensor will begin with reading diagnostic trouble codes, checking the fuses for the circuit, and testing the circuit for presence and accuracy of battery voltage, signal voltage, and ground. If the circuit tests ok, there are a few safe ways to test the speed sensor, all of them involving a computerized diagnostic scan tool. It is not recommended to test the speed sensor. If the speed sensor is found to read incorrectly, a transmission flush may be recommended, but if the speed sensor is not functioning at all, it will need to be replaced.

How are Vehicle Speed Sensors replaced?

Replacing a vehicle speed sensor is straight-forward, simple to do, and typically requires removing one or two fasteners, and one electrical connection. Once those are disconnected, the speed sensor should easily slide out of the exterior of the transmission housing. The electrical connector for the vehicle speed sensor harness is then cleaned, inspected, and attached to the new sensor once fastened in place.

RepairPal Recommendations for Vehicle Speed Sensor issues

RepairPal recommends that testing is completed prior to replacing the vehicle speed sensor. Though it is likely that the vehicle speed sensor is at fault when the speedometer stops working, it is not guaranteed, and the cost and frustration of replacing a good speed sensor can be avoided easily.

What to look out for when dealing with Vehicle Speed Sensor issues

The battery should always be disconnected when replacing electrical components. You will need the battery connected to test the circuit, but leaving the battery connected when it is unnecessary can or will result in damage to the vehicle, or possibly electric shock.

Can I replace the Vehicle Speed Sensor myself?

Testing the vehicle speed sensor circuit is typically something anyone with a multimeter can accomplish, but testing the vehicle speed sensor safely will likely require professional scan tools to measure the signal from the vehicle speed sensor at different vehicle speeds. If the vehicle speed sensor is diagnosed as faulty, changing the sensor can be done by most DIYers once the sensor location is found.

Vehicle Speed Sensor Replacement Cost Estimates