# 99 Dodge Dakota **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** dakota, sensors, dodge\ **Created:** [June 2, 2009, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-dodge-dakota/31328 "2009-06-02T15:39:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cmay93](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/919ad9/32.png) [@cmay93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmay93)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2009, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-dodge-dakota/31328/1 "2009-06-02T15:39:33Z")
My check engine light is on and it appears to be my output speed sensor. The code was P0720 so I bought a new sensor. Here’s the problem. Where’s this thing located? I’ve searched the internet and some say it’s on the rear differential (didn’t see anything that looked like the part i bought there) and some have said it’s on the tranny. (didn’t see it there either.) I did find one forum that said it was located on the transaxle. I did find a sensor that looked like it could be it. Pulled it out (tranny fluid everywhere) and tried to put the part back in. It doesn’t fit. I thought maybe they gave me the wrong part so I looked it up myself. Same part number. So… Where in the World is Waldo?? When you find him could you ask him where my output speed sensor is located? Any help would be much appreciated ---
**Author:** ![cmay93](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/919ad9/32.png) [@cmay93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmay93)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2009, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-dodge-dakota/31328/2 "2009-06-02T15:42:24Z")
Oh yes… It’s a 2WD w/ a V6 motor. (details details) ---
**Author:** ![edb1961](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/edb1961/32/122_2.png) [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-dodge-dakota/31328/3 "2009-06-05T13:24:32Z")
This link shows the VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) on the transmission (auto) > **[Car Maintenance, Repairs, and How-Tos](https://www.thoughtco.com/car-how-tos-4132714)** > > It’s both useful and empowering to know how to fix your own car. Whether you need to test the condition of your car battery, fix your AC, or simply change your tires, learn how with these step-by-step tutorials. This thread indicates the sensor is mounted on the rear differential (toward bottom of the first page) [http://www.dodgedakotas.com/boards/gen/7911.html](http://www.dodgedakotas.com/boards/gen/7911.html) Back when I had a 95 Dakota I used to lurk on this board. [http://www.dakota-truck.net/](http://www.dakota-truck.net/) Hope this points you in the right direction. Good luck, Ed B.