Originally posted by SVT3391:
..... But from the description, it seems to be either a VSS or the speedo itself. Since VSS is cheaper, I will try to start from this. ...



Cheaper to check connector on top of transmission and connector behind dash panel first.

If those are fine, then most probably VSS.
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VSS how to from Autozone.
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/1b/cb/ad/0900823d801bcbad.jsp

Instrument Panel R and R
http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=trouble&Number=1012899&fpart=1&PHPSESSID=

Correct part number for ATX VSS is F5RZ9E731AC (the VSS part number was posted wrongly in how to). Not sure what the Manual ATX part number is. Tony (CSVT1214) would know as he changed his last year (if he can find the invoice). If not, I'm sure you will have it when you buy the part.

Speed difference is 1.7 % with the change in tires (205-55-16 going to 215-50-16). When speedometer is showing 60 MPH, car is actually 59 MPH. Don't mess with the panel just for that. Too much risk just for that.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html

Last edited by Tony2005; 08/01/06 03:00 AM.
"Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles