Cana speed snsr malfunction cause trans. issues (rough shifting, slippage?)

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Asked by pcon13 Nov 15, 2007 at 11:15 AM about the 1998 Toyota Camry LE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

After replacing plug wires, my speedometer quit working.  The code provided is a "Speed Sensor Malfunction".  Along with this issue, the car began to shift roughly and seemed to slip out of gear twice.

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Yes, the speed sensor can cause this problem. The transmission control module and solenoids rely on information about vehicle speed from the output speed sensor. It's not a particularly expensive or difficult fix on most vehicles. We did one on a Dodge Stratus at the dealership that cost the owner about $150 total and took @ 1 hour to fix.

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