Mitsubishi Eclipse Vehicle Speed Sensor in US

The vehicle speed sensor on the Mitsubishi Eclipse is a single component whose data feeds multiple vehicle systems at once on your Eclipse. When it fails on the Mitsubishi Eclipse, the effects appear across your Eclipse speedometer, transmission, cruise control, and ABS simultaneously, making diagnosis less straightforward than a fault that affects only one system on the Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Signs of a Failing Vehicle Speed Sensor on the Mitsubishi Eclipse

• Speedometer on your Mitsubishi Eclipse reading zero, displaying erratically, or showing an inaccurate speed
• Harsh, erratic, or delayed transmission shifting on the Eclipse, the TCM uses speed data to determine shift points
• Cruise control on your Mitsubishi Eclipse refuses to engage or cuts out unexpectedly during use
• ABS or traction control warning lights illuminated on the Eclipse dashboard
• Check engine light on your Mitsubishi Eclipse with stored codes P0500, P0501, or P0502
• Eclipse transmission entering limp mode, locking into a single gear to prevent damage

Transmission-Mounted vs. Wheel-Mounted Speed Sensors on the Mitsubishi Eclipse

On older Mitsubishi Eclipse vehicles and most rear-wheel-drive designs, a dedicated transmission-mounted speed sensor monitors output shaft speed on the Eclipse and serves as the primary reference for the Eclipse speedometer and transmission control module. On modern Mitsubishi Eclipse front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive platforms, wheel hub sensors serve the dual function of ABS speed sensing and vehicle speed data delivery on the Eclipse, one sensor feeding multiple Mitsubishi Eclipse systems from a single mounting point.

Why GeoBrakes for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Vehicle Speed Sensor

Signal accuracy is the defining specification for a Mitsubishi Eclipse vehicle speed sensor. A sensor that generates the wrong pulse frequency for your Eclipse control modules produces incorrect speedometer readings, mis-timed transmission shifts, and inaccurate ABS calibration on your Mitsubishi Eclipse, even if it passes a basic resistance test. Every speed sensor in the GeoBrakes catalogue is sourced to the correct signal frequency for the Mitsubishi Eclipse exact year, make, model, and sensor position.

Frequently Asked Questions - Mitsubishi Eclipse Vehicle Speed Sensor

Can a faulty speed sensor affect the transmission on my Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Yes. The Mitsubishi Eclipse transmission control module relies on vehicle speed data to calculate correct shift timing. A failed Eclipse speed sensor can cause erratic shifting, delayed upshifts, incorrect downshifts, or trigger Eclipse limp mode.

Will a bad vehicle speed sensor turn on the check engine light on my Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Yes. A failed Mitsubishi Eclipse vehicle speed sensor typically stores fault codes P0500, P0501, or P0502. Depending on the Eclipse, it may also trigger ABS, traction control, or transmission warning lights simultaneously.

Is the vehicle speed sensor the same as the ABS wheel speed sensor on my Mitsubishi Eclipse?

On many modern Mitsubishi Eclipse vehicles, yes, wheel hub sensors serve both the ABS system and vehicle speed sensing simultaneously on your Eclipse. On older Eclipse vehicles with transmission-mounted speed sensors, they are separate components. Use the GeoBrakes vehicle selector to confirm the correct sensor type for your Mitsubishi Eclipse.