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Old 01-25-2010, 06:51 PM
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well now my speedo went retarted... works when it wants to as well as odometer. i changed the speedo censor on the top of the tranny. didnt work. any other ideas? do the clusters just go out some times and need to be replaced or what??
 
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Old 01-25-2010, 07:00 PM
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Any CEL codes?
 
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Old 01-25-2010, 07:05 PM
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Old 01-25-2010, 07:06 PM
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Does the CEL work?
 
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Old 01-25-2010, 07:09 PM
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Both the odometer and speedometer failing should indicate that the cluster is fine. It sounds like the problem lies in the VSS or the wiring.
 
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Old 01-25-2010, 07:23 PM
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i do the cel check trick and the light just stays on doesnt flash nothing just stays on. does that mean there is nothing wrong? am i suppose to start the car or just turn it to the on position?
 
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Old 01-25-2010, 07:24 PM
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I think that means there aren't any codes stored.
 
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Old 01-25-2010, 07:27 PM
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As Trust mentioned, check the wire running between the VSS and cluster for continuity. Also check the corresponding terminal in the cluster and cluster connector for corrosion or damage.
 
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Old 01-25-2010, 07:29 PM
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yes i have checked the connection. cleaned it with contact cleaner too. the odometer will work sometimes and the speedometer wont. sometimes both wont work... hrmmm
 
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Old 01-25-2010, 07:32 PM
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If the VSS-cluster wire has good continuity, then you may need to try replacing the cluster.
 


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