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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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speedometer quit working all at once , any help out there please. on my 91 vette, thanks
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Do you mean the LED is blank, or that it always reads zero? Diagnosis differs depending on which.

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Did you get it fixed?
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always reads o, it has been this way since i got the car
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Did you get it fixed?
no help yet, thanks
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Does the "service engine soon" indicator turn "on" while driving?
Yes: Need to diagnose problem in ECM based on code stored.
No: Does cruise control and/or radio speed compensated volume control operate normally?
Yes: Check for an open in CKT 817 between splice S244 and the central control module. (The wire from the vehicle speed sensor [back of transmission] and the CCM). If not, you'll need to replace the CCM, but before you do, let's check the CCM codes. That's easy with a '91. Let me know and I'll tell you how.
No: Will need to diagnose the VSS.


Let me know the findings then I'll direct you to the next steps.
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thanks i will get back to you when it warms up a little, 14degrese now
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Default Speed Sensor

I had a similar problem in my 1990
The speed sensor was intermittent, also started stalling when I came to a stop, more like aengine would shut down.
I believe that throws a code when the sensor goes out.
Take a look at the codes with a scan tool
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