It cut out while I was driving, never to start again. I was going about 45-50 when I noticed the power steering was gone, then I realized the car was dead. I coasted to a stop, and then I tried to start it, it would whine, and not crank over. No spark, or attempt at firing. I have checked the wiring...

What is VSS? I'm asking not to be a smartass, I genuinely dont know. I'm having a very similar issue with my 94 850 turbo, and I'm stranded because of it. Someone told me it was a starter issue, bendix issue or something.. so in the pouring rain, with only a micro vicegrip pliers, took out the start...