Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)

1982 Buick Skylark Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8L Eng VIN Z, Standard TransSECTION Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)

This sensor is mounted behind the speedometer in instrument cluster. It provides a series of 8 volt pulses to ECM to indicate vehicle speed. The VSS is not used on all vehicles.

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