Where is the speed sensor located on a 2005 Jeep Liberty?

The 2005 jeep liberty speed sensor is located in the rear differential.

What would cause my speedometer to stop working?

The most common causes of a speedometer that stopped working include are a faulty speed sensor, a broken gear on the speedometer, damaged wiring, or a faulty engine control unit.

Can a blown fuse cause the speedometer not to work?

Faulty Fuse/Bad Wiring: In very wet conditions, it is possible for exposed wires to get wet and short out, causing a fuse to blow. When the fuse for your speedometer stops working, it can cause the speedometer to drop to zero.

Where is the speed sensor on a Jeep Liberty?

The speed sensor on the 2004 Jeep Liberty is located on the right rear of the transmission near the tail shaft, under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle speed sensor (VSS) measures transmission/transaxle output or wheel speed.

Why is my speedometer not working on my Jeep?

Thank Robert. Hello. The most common cause of a speedometer not working on your Jeep is a bad vehicle speed sensor. It can always be a gauge or wiring issue, but those are not as common. With a computer scan tool, a mechanic would monitor the speed signal to the computer.

How does the VSS work on a Jeep Liberty?

The VSS is one part of a system of sensors that helps keep you safe (traction control, ABS, cruise control). A modern vehicle’s speedometer takes the input from the Vehicle Speed Sensor and sends that data to the ECU. The ECU is programmed with your Liberty’s gear ratios and stock tire height.

How does the speedometer work in a car?

There was a physical/mechanical connection between the drivetrain and the speedometer. Instead of this direct connection, a modern vehicle uses the vehicle speed sensor and relays that information to the speedometer. The VSS is one part of a system of sensors that helps keep you safe (traction control, ABS, cruise control).

What can a faulty speed sensor do to a car?

VSS – A faulty speed sensor will often be accompanied by the P0500 (VSS circuit malfunction) trouble code. The speed sensor does more than just control the speedometer, it also helps to control the cruise control system and may even affect the way that the engine runs.