Can a vss for a 4t60e transaxle be used in a 4t80e transaxle and visa versa ?

I would check the V S S or v Vehicle Speed Sensor

• OPERATION
• TESTING
• REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

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OPERATION

See Figure 1

Fig. Fig. 1: VSS with connector and driven gear
The Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is a magnetic pick-up sensor that sends a signal to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the speedometer. The sensor measures the rotation of the output shaft on the transaxle and sends an AC voltage signal to the PCM which determines the corresponding vehicle speed.

TESTING

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disengage the wiring harness connector from the VSS.
3. Using a Digital Volt-Ohmmeter (DVOM), measure the resistance (ohmmeter function) between the sensor terminals. If the resistance is 190-250 ohms, the sensor is okay.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the catalytic converter Y-pipe.
4. Unplug the VSS electrical connector.
5. Remove the VSS protective heat shield.
6. Remove the retaining bolt from the VSS.
7. Lift the VSS out of the transaxle.
8. Remove the driven gear retainer and the drive gear.

To install:

1. Inspect the O-ring on the sensor and replace if necessary.
2. Install the driven gear and the retainer.
3. Place the VSS into the transaxle.
4. Tighten the retaining bolt to 36-53 inch lbs. (4-6 Nm).
5. Install the VSS protective heat shield.
6. Attach the VSS electrical connector.
7. Install the catalytic converter Y-pipe.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.
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Hi there:
On 1999 Ford Taurus 3.0L EFI 6cyl the Vehicle Speed Sensor is Mounted on transmission. To removal procedure...

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the catalytic converter Y-pipe.
4. Unplug the VSS electrical connector.
5. Remove the VSS protective heat shield.
6. Remove the retaining bolt from the VSS.
7. Lift the VSS out of the transaxle.
8. Remove the driven gear retainer and the drive gear.

To install:

1. Inspect the O-ring on the sensor and replace if necessary.
2. Install the driven gear and the retainer.
3. Place the VSS into the transaxle.
4. Tighten the retaining bolt to 36-53 inch lbs. (4-6 Nm).
5. Install the VSS protective heat shield.
6. Attach the VSS electrical connector.
7. Install the catalytic converter Y-pipe.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.

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Hi there:
The VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) is mounted on transaxle and contains a three pin electrical connector. Remove necessary components for access to VSS. Disconnect electrical connector at VSS...




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Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Removal

1. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
   

1. Remove dual converter Y-pipe from exhaust system. -
   
2. Remove heat shield from transaxle.
   

1. Disconnect vehicle speed sensor (VSS) electrical connector.
   

1. Remove VSS retaining bolt and remove VSS from transaxle.
   

Installation

1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
   

1. Tighten VSS retaining bolt to 5-8 Nm (45-70 lb-in).
   
   
   
   

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SAFELY RAISE SUPPORT VECHICLE ON LEVEL SOLID GROUND.THE VECHICLE SPEED SENSOR LOCATED ON THE TRANSAXLE ON THE OUT PUT SHAFT HOUSING.YOU NEED TO DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FROM THE VECHICLE SPEED SENSOR.THEN REMOVE THE MOUNTING BOLT WITH DRAW VSS SENSOR FROM TRANSAXLE.REPLACE THE VSS OR VECHICLE SPEED SENSOR AND O - RING.YOU ARE DONE.INSTALL THE NEW VSS SENSOR AND NEW O - RING IN TRANSAXLE. THATS ALL.

only 4t60e transmissions work if its a 4.9l . only 4t80e work with the cadillac northstar 4.6l

the aan and mln is the modle it goes to. aan is for sls and the mln is for deville. as long as the conectors are the same thair should be no problems. i changed a 4t60e out of a 95 deville and the id tag was difrent then the replacement transmission id tag and a year later its still driving so . im gonna say ya it should be fine

only northstars have the 4t80e . the 4.9 needs the 4t60e

I'm showing a 3T40 Auto Transaxle for a 2.3L engine and a 4T6E for a 2.4L engine Hope this clarifies your question. Good Luck!
Greg

Remove the VSS again and reach into the hole the VSS goes into with your finger. You want to use your finger to ensure that the plastic gear (inside the transaxle) is not damaged or missing teeth. Also check the plastic gear on the VSS. If either of these gears have damaged teeth, your VSS won't turn, hence no speedometer or odometer function.