Vehicle Speed Sensor - WHERE!?

***Phalanx*** · 01-29-2008, 08:46 PM

Im trying to install my Avic-D3 and i need to tap into the VSS. I found a post that said it was a blue/white wire located in a brown 20 pin connector located under the passenger side dash.

Ive been looking and i cannot for the life of me find this wire.

Im also going to need to know where the reverse wire is.... unless i manage to find it while i go and wait for a response on here.

HELP!!!!

***Phalanx*** · 01-30-2008, 01:06 AM

***Phalanx*** · 01-30-2008, 09:04 AM

morning bump?

car is sitting in my garage in pieces

NIGHTHAWKSI · 01-30-2008, 09:15 AM

try the blue wire in the harness at the back of the radio. if there is more than one blue wire...i dont know about which one it is. (got this from the12volt.com) if there is more than one, you could try process of elimination to make sure your not tapping into a speaker,power ground,illumination,or any other wires.

it makes sense that there is a wire going to the back of the radio since the OEM radio has a VSS funstion to amplify teh music the faster you go.

***Phalanx*** · 01-30-2008, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NIGHTHAWKSI

it makes sense that there is a wire going to the back of the radio since the OEM radio has a VSS funstion to amplify teh music the faster you go.

Thats exactly what I was thinking... but by the time i got my dash off my mind was so shot i didnt think of that. I missed the step in the DIYs where you have to take out the 2 screws below the HU where that little bin is in front of the shifter. So I spent like 2hrs prying and pulling and also managed to gash up my dash a bit.

... It hasnt been fun. I just wish I was at home and not work... so i could sit and get this done.

I'll try the blue wires tonight... assuming no one posts here w/ an exact answer

NIGHTHAWKSI · 01-30-2008, 09:28 AM

so far...i think that is the exact answer. the12volt has a wiring list for any wires needed for a radio or alarm install. unless some one has a wiring/pinout diagram....
EDIT: the more i research it, it should be a darker blue wire.

***Phalanx*** · 01-30-2008, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NIGHTHAWKSI

so far...i think that is the exact answer. the12volt has a wiring list for any wires needed for a radio or alarm install. unless some one has a wiring/pinout diagram....
EDIT: the more i research it, it should be a darker blue wire.

Hmm. Alright. Ill have to check it out when i go home. Im lookin around and the12volt isnt much help to me, lol. Electrical wiring isnt my thing.

MaXaZoR · 01-30-2008, 11:20 AM

The VSS is behind the dash, I'll try and remember what color it is

MaXaZoR · 01-30-2008, 11:33 AM

I'm almost positive it is the blue/silver wire in one of the connectors in the back of the radio. The wire your thinking about in the drivers side kick panel is the for the parking brake.

***Phalanx*** · 01-30-2008, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaXaZoR

The VSS is behind the dash, I'll try and remember what color it is

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaXaZoR

I'm almost positive it is the blue/silver wire in one of the connectors in the back of the radio. The wire your thinking about in the drivers side kick panel is the for the parking brake.

Ill try the blue/silver wire. Hopefully theres only one. I found the parking brake one, but im going to dot he bypass anyways. Hopefully the bypass wont mess w/ the bluetooth add-on since the mute wire gets grounded.

MaXaZoR · 01-30-2008, 06:13 PM

If you still have trouble tonight getting it to work, send me a PM and I'll double check which wire I'm using tom morning.

~Josh

noran01 · 02-19-2008, 02:39 PM

So which wire was it?

***Phalanx*** · 02-19-2008, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noran01

So which wire was it?

Blue wire w/ silver stripe on the 17-pin connector that went into the back of the stock Head unit

volvo9 · 02-19-2008, 03:57 PM

I took a picture of it on the radio harness when I was removing my Z2. It's the center blue wire in the first pic, I should have highlighted it.

VSS and factory amp turn on

noran01 · 02-19-2008, 09:03 PM

Thanks!!!

illusionstwice · 02-19-2008, 09:08 PM

good luck. im way to scared to do shit like this on my own.

emerylu · 03-01-2008, 07:32 PM

Just to confirm, it's the SPD wire from this write up, right?

DIY: Aftermarket radio Install in an EX

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*Phalanx* Dont get eaten!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Danvers, MA Age: 24 Posts: 10,788 Ski-Free Monster iTrader: 30 / 100%	Vehicle Speed Sensor - WHERE!? Im trying to install my Avic-D3 and i need to tap into the VSS. I found a post that said it was a blue/white wire located in a brown 20 pin connector located under the passenger side dash. Ive been looking and i cannot for the life of me find this wire. Im also going to need to know where the reverse wire is.... unless i manage to find it while i go and wait for a response on here. HELP!!!! __________________ In/Around NorthEastern MA? come to our weekly meet & greet! "A car never breaks. It presents us with opportunities to upgrade." Last edited by Phalanx; 01-30-2008 at 01:06 AM.

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NIGHTHAWKSI Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: long island Age: 22 Posts: 11,775 Ian iTrader: 12 / 100%	try the blue wire in the harness at the back of the radio. if there is more than one blue wire...i dont know about which one it is. (got this from the12volt.com) if there is more than one, you could try process of elimination to make sure your not tapping into a speaker,power ground,illumination,or any other wires. it makes sense that there is a wire going to the back of the radio since the OEM radio has a VSS funstion to amplify teh music the faster you go.

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NIGHTHAWKSI Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: long island Age: 22 Posts: 11,775 Ian iTrader: 12 / 100%	so far...i think that is the exact answer. the12volt has a wiring list for any wires needed for a radio or alarm install. unless some one has a wiring/pinout diagram.... EDIT: the more i research it, it should be a darker blue wire.

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MaXaZoR Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North NJ Posts: 539 iTrader: 4 / 100%	The VSS is behind the dash, I'll try and remember what color it is

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MaXaZoR Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North NJ Posts: 539 iTrader: 4 / 100%	I'm almost positive it is the blue/silver wire in one of the connectors in the back of the radio. The wire your thinking about in the drivers side kick panel is the for the parking brake.

01-30-2008, 06:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
MaXaZoR Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North NJ Posts: 539 iTrader: 4 / 100%	If you still have trouble tonight getting it to work, send me a PM and I'll double check which wire I'm using tom morning. ~Josh

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noran01 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 / 0%	So which wire was it?

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volvo9 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Attleboro, MA Age: 25 Posts: 1,828 Andrew iTrader: 0 / 0%	I took a picture of it on the radio harness when I was removing my Z2. It's the center blue wire in the first pic, I should have highlighted it. VSS and factory amp turn on

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noran01 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks!!!

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emerylu Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Just to confirm, it's the SPD wire from this write up, right? DIY: Aftermarket radio Install in an EX