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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 05:42 PM
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I just noticed that my speedometer is off it says 30 when im really going 45-50. I just got it back from the shop and they changed the sensor that reads the oil pressure. I dont think that should have messed with the speedometer any suggestions to what it could be from?
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by jtdilallo
I just noticed that my speedometer is off it says 30 when im really going 45-50. I just got it back from the shop and they changed the sensor that reads the oil pressure. I dont think that should have messed with the speedometer any suggestions to what it could be from?
Well, if it worked correctly before you took it to the shop, I would take it back.
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Well, if it worked correctly before you took it to the shop, I would take it back.
Do they both read incorrectly? If not which one does, HUD or IP.

The IPC displays the vehicle speed based on the information from the vehicle speed sensor. The ECM converts the data from the vehicle speed sensor to a 4,000 pulses/mile signal. The IPC uses the vehicle speed signal circuit (4,000 pulses/mile) from the ECM in order to calculate the vehicle speed. The vehicle speed signal circuit is pulled up to controlled B+ in the IPC. The speedometer defaults to 0 km/h (0 mph) if a malfunction in the vehicle speed signal circuit exists. The speedometer displays either miles or kilometers as requested by the activation of the English/Metric setting on the driver information center (DIC). The associated indicator, MPH or KM/H, illuminates.

The HUD displays the vehicle speed based on information from the vehicle speed sensor. The engine control module (ECM) converts the data from the vehicle speed sensor to a 4,000 pulses/mile signal. The HUD uses the vehicle speed signal circuit (4,000 pulses/mile) from the ECM in order to calculate the vehicle speed. The HUD displays either miles or kilometers as requested by the activation of the English/metric button in the DIC switch. The associated indicator (km/h or MPH) illuminates.

The signal from the ECM is sent to the Underhood Electrical Center. After it passes through the Underhood Electrical connector it goes to a shorting connector/jumper identified as J211. From there it is distributed on separate lines to the HUD, IP and the radio.

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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 12:18 PM
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Might it have been switched from kilometers per hour to miles per hour? Don't know where you're from so don't know which you might use, but 50 KPH = about 30 MPH.
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by John Harry
Might it have been switched from kilometers per hour to miles per hour? Don't know where you're from so don't know which you might use, but 50 KPH = about 30 MPH.
That is my bet! Easy to do with the buttons on the dash.
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Dearborn
Do they both read incorrectly? If not which one does, HUD or IP.

The IPC displays the vehicle speed based on the information from the vehicle speed sensor. The ECM converts the data from the vehicle speed sensor to a 4,000 pulses/mile signal. The IPC uses the vehicle speed signal circuit (4,000 pulses/mile) from the ECM in order to calculate the vehicle speed. The vehicle speed signal circuit is pulled up to controlled B+ in the IPC. The speedometer defaults to 0 km/h (0 mph) if a malfunction in the vehicle speed signal circuit exists. The speedometer displays either miles or kilometers as requested by the activation of the English/Metric setting on the driver information center (DIC). The associated indicator, MPH or KM/H, illuminates.

The HUD displays the vehicle speed based on information from the vehicle speed sensor. The engine control module (ECM) converts the data from the vehicle speed sensor to a 4,000 pulses/mile signal. The HUD uses the vehicle speed signal circuit (4,000 pulses/mile) from the ECM in order to calculate the vehicle speed. The HUD displays either miles or kilometers as requested by the activation of the English/metric button in the DIC switch. The associated indicator (km/h or MPH) illuminates.

The signal from the ECM is sent to the Underhood Electrical Center. After it passes through the Underhood Electrical connector it goes to a shorting connector/jumper identified as J211. From there it is distributed on separate lines to the HUD, IP and the radio.

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They are both off
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by John Harry
Might it have been switched from kilometers per hour to miles per hour? Don't know where you're from so don't know which you might use, but 50 KPH = about 30 MPH.
No its still in mph but wih that logic I could change it to kilometers for know so I get a better estimate of my speed until I can get it fixed
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