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Where is the transmission speed sensor located on a 2007 4x4 trailblazer, will it cause the transmission not to shift into 3rd gear?

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No it would not ! you probably have a 2-3 Shift Solenoid (SS) problem !
You trailblazer has Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) located on the tail shaft of the trans . this sensor supply's info to the PCM for vehicle speed . Your trailblazer also has a Input Speed Sensor (ISS) if this were bad it would cause erratic shifts all gears ! Does your vehicle have a check engine light lit or any other type light like a yellow wrench or service vehicle soon ? Your best bet is to take it to AAMCO or some other ASE certified repair facility !

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