mAnYsTyLeS Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Sometimes these installers don't give a crap about the work they do so I just want to make sure It was done right. Can anyone tell me how I can tell if it's installed correctly. Would the navigation system still work if the wire wasn't connected to the speed sensor?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sportsfan21 Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Not sure how you can check if its connected. The VSS wire doesn't need to be connected, but without it you won't get most vehicle dynamics and if the GPS loses the signal, it helps to track how far you've driven since the GPS lost the signal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mAnYsTyLeS Posted September 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 If you mean the screen that has the speedometer, with 2 other gauges etc... That works. When I drive I can see the speed increase. Does this mean the VSS in connected? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhoglesr Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Yes. You can also check the speed pulse signal under 3D Calibration or under Settings in main menu then Hardware Info then Connection Status.If VSS wire is hooked up you will see this climb from zero as you start out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mAnYsTyLeS Posted September 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Thanks!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy303 Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 What kind of car? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mAnYsTyLeS Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 2007 Ford Mustang GT Coupe...when I drive, the Speed Sensor number DOES NOT go up but the Vehicle Dynamics Speedometer does?????????? VERY STRANGE!! Any Ideas???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy303 Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 The speedo display is registering speed off of the GPS. Your VSS wire is probably not hooked up. It's a gray/black behind the radio. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mAnYsTyLeS Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 I believe you're right. I don't want to bring it back to the stereo shop though. They already messed up twice and I don't trust them. I'm wondering If I should just keep it the way it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy303 Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 It's not too difficult to fix it yourself, the wiring is right behind the radio, connect the pink wire from the radio to the gray with a black stripe on the radio harness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mAnYsTyLeS Posted September 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 The new stereo shop I'm going to is saying that I need a piece for my unit to work accordingly with the VSS. He said something that's made by SoundGate Audio (or something like that). He said that he "discovered the 2007 Mustang GT Coupe's speed sense function is done digitally through a can bus system which requires a rather pricy interface." Is this true???? If it is...is the speed sensor that important to hook up? Please help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tillithz Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Like mentioned before the speed sense is in the radio harness... i believe from the F150 I have had that had it there. The "interface" line is not likely true. Check a wireharness and see what the added wires are. You can also check out a wiring site like the12volt and likely find info there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cntrylvr79 Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Ok this should help you if ou can't find vss at the radio harness Speed Sense dk. blue/yellow ac PCM, top plug, pin 3 The pcm is on passenger side of the engine compartment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mAnYsTyLeS Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 I'm not going to that shop anymore. How about I pay one of you guys to do it?? How far are you from the George Washington Bridge and are you willing to help fix the popping noise in my car and attach the speed sensor wire??? Let me know. I'll come to you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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