1999 Ford Ranger speed sensor and air bag help?

Question

I just bought this truck a few days ago. The lady I bought it from said her husband replaced the engine in it and when he did the speedometer and the odometer both stopped working along with the check engine light, abs light and air bag light are all lit up. Right now I just need to get the speedometer to work.

I guess my question is where is the speed sensor at on it and if I replace it will that make the abs or check engine light go off? And does any body know how to get the airbag light to go off? I'm not sure as to why the airbag light would be on since it does not appear that it has ever been in a wreck. The lady said all the lights are on because of her husband replacing the engine and not having the codes cleared. She said I should take it to autozone to have the codes cleared and when I did they said that would be illegal for them to do.

It is a 1999 super-cab two wheel drive stick shift if that helps any.

Any help will be greatly appreciated!!!

Answer 1

The speed sensor and the rear ABS sensor are one unit and located in the rear differential on top

Answer 2

On most vehicles, the airbag light should come on for @6 seconds, and then go off if the system is working properly. If there is a fault or a problem in the system, the light will remain illuminated, or flash continuously. If the airbag light does not work properly, some vehicles have an audible tone that sounds indicating a problem with the airbag light system. When the light is on (or the tone is sounding), the airbag will NOT deploy, even in an accident. This website gives you the procedure for diagnosing and resetting airbag lights on the ...scanlist.aspx page listed below.



The flashing light on your car is telling there is a problem. On some vehicles, the light is flashing a two digit code. Your vehicle will NOT require a scan tool for the proper diagnosis. Here's a site that will explain everything you need to know about airbag lights and resetting the system. Once you know the code, you can most likely repair it yourself. There are fairly easy procedures that most people are capable of repairing.

Airbagsolutions.com has the fault code charts to tell you what is wrong! Although it’s a pay site ($14.95/day), it’s a lot cheaper than going to the dealer.



Some vehicle manufacturers accommodate systems without a scanner (like Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Infinity, Honda, Acura, Ford, Lincoln, Mazda & Mercury) . Most all other vehicles require a scan tool for the diagnosis. Here is a link to the list of vehicle and scanner requirements.

Check out these websites also for more info on airbag systems and the light.

Lastly, check your vehicle for recalls through this link.

Answer 3

most likely problem with the airbag is a spiral spring in the steering wheel IT CAN BLOW UP IN YOUR FACE CAUSING SERIOUS BODILY INJURY if ya don't know what your doing take it to a shop and have them fix it, ya didn't mention what state your in but very good chance ya need a safety inspection and IT WILL NOT pass with the light on



















































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Answer 4

your abs velocity sensor is diverse than your speedometer velocity sensor. your speedometer velocity sensor is on the tip of your speedometer cable till now it is going into the tranny. The ABS sensors are often attatched or hooked to your wheel bearings inyour guidance knuckles. stable luck

Answer 5

you can take it to a local mechanic and they can clear the coder and tell you where the speed Sensor is at or change it for you.