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I'm installing a Pioneer Avic-D3 in my 1999 Lexus SC300. For the navigation to work on this device I have to connect into the VSS. I need help finding the VSS (Vehicle Speed Senor) wire.
I don't want to screw up anything so if anyone out there has installed this, please help.
You can use multi meter set at AC voltage, tap it to SP+ and drive around to check the voltage. The voltage should increasing when the vehicle is accelerating
the link in the last post is right. on the other hand its a pioneer and it has a self-learning mode for VSS...meaning you dont need to connect this wire. it will use the satellite signal and the gyro sensor inside to estimate your speed and its always dead on.
i worked at circuit city mobile audio install and had to install a D3 in a volvo s40. i wasnt even going to look for the VSS wire in that car because volvo electrical systems are so tempermental that any disconnected terminal or fuse will trip a a code in the ecu.
i didnt connect the VSS and it works to this day. it was for my buddy. never skipped a beat.
Last edited by 5sp_jzz30; Nov 15, 2007 at 02:47 PM.
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the link in the last post is right. on the other hand its a pioneer and it has a self-learning mode for VSS...meaning you dont need to connect this wire. it will use the satellite signal and the gyro sensor inside to estimate your speed and its always dead on.
i worked at circuit city mobile audio install and had to install a D3 in a volvo s40. i wasnt even going to look for the VSS wire in that car because volvo electrical systems are so tempermental that any disconnected terminal or fuse will trip a a code in the ecu.
i didnt connect the VSS and it works to this day. it was for my buddy. never skipped a beat.
you was right...but when you get to somewhere without the sat signal.. you wont get the nav working right. Furthermore, speed sensor help the navigation more accurate when you are doing over or under speed limit.
Not Sure. Pull back the carpet from under the passenger side dash. If you see a black cover held down by 2 screws, The ECM should be under there. You need to tap into E17 - 5
I am currently installing a Pioneer AVIC Z130BT into my 1999 SC300 and am having trouble finding the VSS Wire. I think the ECU between a '98 and '99 models are different. Would it still be the Blue/Yellow wire? My ECU is a Toyota 89661-24570, here is a picture of my 1999 ECU.