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Old 08-13-2015, 09:52 AM   #14
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Originally Posted by jlmason View Post
Question. If the obd reader shows the speed on it that means the ecu is getting a signal. But if the vss (speed sensor is not putting out the exact voltage needed will the ecu/speedo still work but throw the p0500 engine code for a bad vss?
The ECU can still throw an error code if the voltage from the sensor has dropped to zero even for a slight second while driving. From your perspective, the speedo is working correctly, but the ECU sees and intermittent signal loss tripping the code. Typically this error code will show up after a few startups. That's why I think you are having a open/short between the pigtail coming out of the combination meter to the ECU.

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If I can't figure it out soon I may just go 5 speed now instead of later. Being that my car is an abs car and I'm trying to do this on the cheap (as at a later date it's getting a motor swap) what drive shafts combo will work that is oem parts? I've only seen one s14 abs mt driveshaft for sale in a very long time of looking.
You only need the front half of the drivershaft that connects the trans to the center bearing. Leave the back half of the driveshaft alone.
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