Engine Error Code

EthanMKIII · 10-10-2008, 02:17 AM

Well i check the error codes on my supra and i got error 42 Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal whats the problem and wat can i do to fix it>?

Busted Knuckles · 10-11-2008, 10:07 AM

The VSS is in the speedometer. Does your speedo work? Is the speedo cable broken? If everything else is OK, the speedo cluster will need to come out, and the VSS module checked out. I've never done this, but I grabbed a spare cluster from a parts car just in case I have problems with mine.

EthanMKIII · 10-11-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Busted Knuckles

The VSS is in the speedometer. Does your speedo work? Is the speedo cable broken? If everything else is OK, the speedo cluster will need to come out, and the VSS module checked out. I've never done this, but I grabbed a spare cluster from a parts car just in case I have problems with mine.

Ya it works perfectly fine. The only problem is that the rad light stays on, i even put a new rad in and it still does it so i think the lights just broken.

I put bigger rims than stock on the car would tha affect it?

Busted Knuckles · 10-12-2008, 11:55 AM

No, I think the VSS is broken. The speedo cluster will have to come out, and the module inspected/replaced.

As far as the rad light, this is a sensor in the coolant reservoir (plastic jug in from of the radiator support) warning of low coolant there. Is yours still connected to the radiator, or is it by-passed?

jrok · 10-13-2008, 08:44 AM

its the speed sensor on the tranny

Busted Knuckles · 10-14-2008, 01:51 AM

jrok,

EthanMKIII has a five speed Supra. According to the TRSM, the only VSS on this car, like mine, is located in the speedo cluster.

jrok · 10-14-2008, 03:39 AM

i get that code also and the wire on the tranny is hanging there the one at the speedo is for cruise trust me
the r154 like i have and with abs there is like 4 wires from the back of the tranny i still have to wire it in

Busted Knuckles · 10-14-2008, 03:52 AM

And, I had to rip into my transmission this summer. The sensors in the trannies are for the ABS only. I had to take mine apart, and ride without it. The ABS system light went on, not the CEL, and no the code 43. I had to replace my tranny with one from a non-ABS car, and it had no sensor at all. Because my case was torn up, I had to use it, and lose my ABS. I'm telling you, the VSS is in the speedo, not the transmission.

Look at the TSRM, pages MT-11 for the W58, and MT-54 for the R154. They clearly state the rear sensor (for ABS). Without ABS, no sensor.

jrok · 10-14-2008, 04:02 AM

on alldata says to put a voltmeter on the wire in the computer a spin the tires then check the sensor at the tranny
im almost 100% you need a vss from the tranny

jrok · 10-14-2008, 04:05 AM

but does your speedo work

10-10-2008, 02:17 AM	#1
EthanMKIII 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: BC Posts: 71	Engine Error Code Well i check the error codes on my supra and i got error 42 Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal whats the problem and wat can i do to fix it>?

10-13-2008, 08:44 AM	#5
jrok Intake Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: british columbia canada Posts: 31	the 42 code its the speed sensor on the tranny __________________ 1984 celica supra with 7mgte swap, custom intercooler, 2.5 exhaust no muffler or cat, shimmed wastegate to 12 lbs boost, with r154 turbo 5-speed tranny 16x8 xxr s13's with 245/50R16 toyo proxes 4's .http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=rgOxP0PxCwo .http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=uf989mb3EDw also own: 2000 4runner 3 inch lift, 33inch tires .http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=J15k1rCh7-A 1988 4runner stock .http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=2u7e1_pMqfs .http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=9lu4j5P6M7M ]

10-14-2008, 03:39 AM	#7
jrok Intake Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: british columbia canada Posts: 31	nope i get that code also and the wire on the tranny is hanging there the one at the speedo is for cruise trust me the r154 like i have and with abs there is like 4 wires from the back of the tranny i still have to wire it in __________________ 1984 celica supra with 7mgte swap, custom intercooler, 2.5 exhaust no muffler or cat, shimmed wastegate to 12 lbs boost, with r154 turbo 5-speed tranny 16x8 xxr s13's with 245/50R16 toyo proxes 4's .http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=rgOxP0PxCwo .http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=uf989mb3EDw also own: 2000 4runner 3 inch lift, 33inch tires .http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=J15k1rCh7-A 1988 4runner stock .http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=2u7e1_pMqfs .http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=9lu4j5P6M7M ] Last edited by jrok; 10-14-2008 at 03:43 AM.

10-14-2008, 04:02 AM	#9
jrok Intake Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: british columbia canada Posts: 31	well on alldata says to put a voltmeter on the wire in the computer a spin the tires then check the sensor at the tranny im almost 100% you need a vss from the tranny __________________ 1984 celica supra with 7mgte swap, custom intercooler, 2.5 exhaust no muffler or cat, shimmed wastegate to 12 lbs boost, with r154 turbo 5-speed tranny 16x8 xxr s13's with 245/50R16 toyo proxes 4's .http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=rgOxP0PxCwo .http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=uf989mb3EDw also own: 2000 4runner 3 inch lift, 33inch tires .http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=J15k1rCh7-A 1988 4runner stock .http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=2u7e1_pMqfs .http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=9lu4j5P6M7M ]

10-14-2008, 04:05 AM	#10
jrok Intake Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: british columbia canada Posts: 31	i do see what you mean but does your speedo work __________________ 1984 celica supra with 7mgte swap, custom intercooler, 2.5 exhaust no muffler or cat, shimmed wastegate to 12 lbs boost, with r154 turbo 5-speed tranny 16x8 xxr s13's with 245/50R16 toyo proxes 4's .http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=rgOxP0PxCwo .http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=uf989mb3EDw also own: 2000 4runner 3 inch lift, 33inch tires .http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=J15k1rCh7-A 1988 4runner stock .http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=2u7e1_pMqfs .http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=9lu4j5P6M7M ]

10-11-2008, 10:07 AM	#2
Busted Knuckles 12psi boost Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 300	The VSS is in the speedometer. Does your speedo work? Is the speedo cable broken? If everything else is OK, the speedo cluster will need to come out, and the VSS module checked out. I've never done this, but I grabbed a spare cluster from a parts car just in case I have problems with mine.

10-12-2008, 11:55 AM	#4
Busted Knuckles 12psi boost Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 300	No, I think the VSS is broken. The speedo cluster will have to come out, and the module inspected/replaced. As far as the rad light, this is a sensor in the coolant reservoir (plastic jug in from of the radiator support) warning of low coolant there. Is yours still connected to the radiator, or is it by-passed?

10-14-2008, 01:51 AM	#6
Busted Knuckles 12psi boost Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 300	jrok, EthanMKIII has a five speed Supra. According to the TRSM, the only VSS on this car, like mine, is located in the speedo cluster.

10-14-2008, 03:52 AM	#8
Busted Knuckles 12psi boost Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 300	And, I had to rip into my transmission this summer. The sensors in the trannies are for the ABS only. I had to take mine apart, and ride without it. The ABS system light went on, not the CEL, and no the code 43. I had to replace my tranny with one from a non-ABS car, and it had no sensor at all. Because my case was torn up, I had to use it, and lose my ABS. I'm telling you, the VSS is in the speedo, not the transmission. Look at the TSRM, pages MT-11 for the W58, and MT-54 for the R154. They clearly state the rear sensor (for ABS). Without ABS, no sensor.

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