Vehicle Speed Sensors for the 04+ trucks are the ABS sensors in each wheel hub. You won't find the 3 pin VSS on the transmission tail housing or transfer case output like the pretty much every RWD Toyota/Lexus from the 80's to early 2000s. All you'll find are block off plugs in place, secured with a 10mm bolt.

 

I will need to do more research. I believe what you are saying but it doesn't make sense that the the manual never references this about the vehicle. Although I'm sure i probably missed it....

John

So I need to find an ABS code reader to see which sensor is malfunctioning. The ABS light has been on for a while now. It came on after I changed the upper ball-joints (which didn't need to be replaced). I changed those due to a cracking/popping noise in the suspension or chassis when the vehicle shifts weight. It still makes a noise. Knowing my luck I somehow managed to screw that up trying to fix an non-existant problem. Ironically this p0500 did not flash until I was in the snow on friday. The local Autoparts store was kind enough to let me borrow the code reader but it did not have an ABS option.

-John

 

You have to check ABS codes by jumping two of the terminals in the OBD port under the dash. There's a write up for a Camry out there somewhere; works the same for all Toyotas. Then you count the ABS light flashes like an OBD-I check engine light.

 

Got my codes checked and cleared. Speedometer is now functioning again but ABS light is still on. No CEL! Looks like I'll be replacing the Right front unit.

Thank you for your responces!

-John in NC

 

Hey John,
Does your truck still make that noise? Mine does it when I'm backing up and then press the brake pedal.. I thought it might be brake related? Thoughts?
... On mine it's just one "crack or pop" as I step on the brake.