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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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Brand new member and have enjoyed this site. Bought 1985 c4 and will
take possession in 5 days. VSS code 24 shows on start-up. No speedometer or counter. Car runs great with 27k miles. Have done my research on this site will more closely inspect when I get it home. The drive will be 70 miles at highway speed. I understand that this sensor supplies several components with information. Will other systems in the car be compromised on this trip? Drive it/fix it first/flatbed it? Thank you all.
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 2ndUnit
Brand new member and have enjoyed this site. Bought 1985 c4 and will
take possession in 5 days. VSS code 24 shows on start-up. No speedometer or counter. Car runs great with 27k miles. Have done my research on this site will more closely inspect when I get it home. The drive will be 70 miles at highway speed. I understand that this sensor supplies several components with information. Will other systems in the car be compromised on this trip? Drive it/fix it first/flatbed it? Thank you all.
An 85 doesn't need the signal from the vss to run properly. All the signal does is allow the speedometer to function. You may have a problem with the torque converter not locking up, but that won't hurt anything. The later year 4l60es required proper vss to shift correctly and for the engine to run correctly.
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Thanks for your quick response. I appreciate your knowledge. This is my first Corvette and 60th birthday present to myself. Can't wait to drive it home.
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