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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20133 MAZDASPEED, 2.3L ENG VIN 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 8 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (SERVICE, REMOVAL & INSTALLATION FS5A-EL))VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Removal/Installation
2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3SECTION Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Removal/Installation
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CAUTION:
- If foreign materials are stuck to the sensor, disturbance by magnetic flux can cause sensor output to be abnormal and thereby negatively affect control. Make sure that foreign materials such as iron filings are not stuck to the sensor during installation.
- Perform the following procedures.
- Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5] .)
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the insulator from the transaxle.
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.