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Old Sep 20, 2017 | 06:13 PM
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What parts does it take to repair the speedometer ? After moving wires under the pass. floor board the needle moves when the car is started but nothing eles.
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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 10:46 AM
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If the needle sweeps at key on, the IPC is most likely good. The SPEED Signal comes from the differential Speed Sensor on top of the Diff. I would start there.

Make sure that its properly connected and see if the plug/connector is in good shape.

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Old Apr 12, 2018 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
If the needle sweeps at key on, the IPC is most likely good. The SPEED Signal comes from the differential Speed Sensor on top of the Diff. I would start there.

Make sure that its properly connected and see if the plug/connector is in good shape.

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is it reachable from under the car or is a lift needed?
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Another way to test if the VSS is working is to take the car out and see if the cruise control works. If so, it will tell you the speed it set the cruise control at on the DIC. If that does not work, then VSS is a possible problem. Also, if your car has RTD (real time dampening) and you are not throwing any RTD codes, VSS is probably working.

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Originally Posted by duverneyt
is it reachable from under the car or is a lift needed?
LOL!! Good luck doing anything under the car with it on the ground!! You can access it if you jack up the rear and put it on stands.

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