Speed Sensor On 1999 Camry - where is it?

[lemmyb]

Hi guys, I have a 1999 Toyota Camry that was imported from Japan 2 years ago. (Engine 4S-FE, manual transmission). The speedometer and odometer suddenly stopped working. I sent the vehicle for diagnostics and it read "speed sensor error". I thought the speedo sensor would be on the gearbox, but it is not there. Instead, the hole where the speedo would ordinarily be is sealed by a plug. I got our mechanic to look for it but there is no other sensor anywhere on the gearbox. We checked all fuses, and they appear to be fine, none is blown.

My question is, where else does Toyota put the speed sensor? And what else would cause this problem?

Regards

Lemmyb

Harare, Zimbabwe

[MAD550]

Would I be correct in assuming you have a GJ Camry? 1.8 if not mistaken. If memery serves the speedo is tied in through the ABS system.

[enoresm]

Would I be correct in assuming you have a GJ Camry? 1.8 if not mistaken. If memery serves the speedo is tied in through the ABS system.

i have a 97 camry with the same problem except my tach works i just have no digital readout or speedometer. i took it up to toyata and they want over 800$ to replace and recalibrate the speedo...

[Shamiprince]

it is located on the transmission, it has a clip on top black color with three pins inside. I believe the speed sensor malfunction is your problem as I am also dealing with one at the moment.

[lemmyb]

Thanks guys.

I got confirmation from Toyota Gibraltar that its ABS sensors are also speed sensors. So i have to replace all 4 sensors for +/-US$480 before shipping. That is steep!!

Lemmyb