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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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Trouble Code 24 VSS sensor?

My car has code 24 which is for the Vehicle Speed Sensor. What exactly causes this code and could this be the cause of my car feeling very slow when driving it? How do I go about fixing this code also?
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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Re: Trouble Code 24 VSS sensor?

Have you checked the connection at the VSS ?
Maybe theres some corrusion or something there..
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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Re: Trouble Code 24 VSS sensor?

If you're not moving when the code sets, disregard (according to my 85 shop manual). Mine would set, then go off after a block or so. I never experienced any driving issues.

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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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Re: Trouble Code 24 VSS sensor?

Where would the vss be located on my car (85 Camaro)? I am moving when the code sets.
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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Re: Trouble Code 24 VSS sensor?

Originally Posted by 85Iroc-Z
Where would the vss be located on my car (85 Camaro)? I am moving when the code sets.
Rear of the cluster.

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