Could all this be a VSS problem?

[TwistedD85]

Okay, I've been thinking about this for a while. And when I read the SHO Bros site where they sell the VSS, I think everything's coming together. Says this on there:

When it fails, the vehicle typically slams out of overdrive as it is slowing to a stop, cruise control may work poorly, or not at all, and steering may feel like it is constantly going from firm to soft.

Well, first off when I'm slowing down there is a hard shift, usually after I've been cruising at a steady speed for a while. Secondly, I have no cruise control at all, the buttons do nothing. Also I have no ABS either, which makes Florida rain with my well worn tires just a fun little roller coaster ride And sometimes when I turn the steering resistance gets really bad, to the point where i have to get both hands on one side of the wheel and pull. It's not like my old VW with no power steering, but it does resist plenty, other times it's soft as.. well, a Ford. Does this sound like the problem? And if it is, is there anyway way to test it or these? All the info I can get on it would be nice Thanks folks!

 

[SHO#7]

Did you check for codes...? I am guessing not.

It does not sound like a vss. You would have erratic upshifts, and most of the time, they will not have a proper kickdown. Yours sounds more like a power steering rack, or pump going bad. A seperate ABS problem, and broken cruise.

Sorry.

Mike

 

[TwistedD85]

Sometimes it does it going up too, hard jerky shifts, like they should be when I floor it, but it happens when I'm just driving. And yes, I checked for codes, I don't get anything, infact, I get the code telling me it's all clear. But I've come to find the codes aren't always right. (my 95 GL's problems for example)