Engine Codes 29 and 33. Help!!!

[Svx95]

So this morning went out to start the SVX, let it warm up (it was 15 degrees out) for about 10 minutes and was on my way to town but quickly noticed that my speedometer wasn't indicating my speed. Shortly after the "Check Engine" light came on. Also I was not able to drive faster than about 40 mph ( that's only a guess since my speedometer was not working. I drove back home and pulled codes 29 (Crank Angle Sensor 2) and 33 (Vehicle Speed Sensor 2). Any suggestions? Car was working great before this.

[1986nate]

Was it sitting for any amount of time? My first check would be for critter nests that would have chewed through wires.

[ShaneHobson]

I've had the same codes on my car.

Speedo won't go above ~ 40 km/h, but car can still cruise at 100 km/h easily.

Crank position sensor - dealer said it might cause problems when the car is restarting when hot or starting when cold. Can't remember which it was.
Either, not especially important in our climate and I've never experienced any problems.

CEL will come on the the VSS error after about 50km/h of travel.
I think the error is triggered when it sees a prolonged speed difference between the two speed sensors.

Sorry, doesn't solve your problem, but adds a but more knowledge to the pool

[Svx95]

ShaneHobson- The crank position sensor would give you trouble starting in cold weather. My speedometer does not move at all. Info is appreciated though!

[icingdeath88]

If the speedo doesn't move at all, and you are also getting a code for it, then I'd bet the sensor (or wiring from the sensor) is bad. What I would do is take out the sensor to check if the little thingy inside it that spins is broken or ok. And have a look at the wiring while you're there.

As for the crank sensor, if the car is starting and running and sounds normal, I'd clear the code and see if it comes back, and then report back if it does.

[Svx95]

Originally Posted by icingdeath88

If the speedo doesn't move at all, and you are also getting a code for it, then I'd bet the sensor (or wiring from the sensor) is bad. What I would do is take out the sensor to check if the little thingy inside it that spins is broken or ok. And have a look at the wiring while you're there.

Is this sensor located on the driver or passenger side and in the Fender right?

[Svx95]

1986nate- the car sat for 3 days in the driveway... its 20 degrees out doubt there was anything nesting but thanks for the reply