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Old 05-05-2004, 08:50 PM
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Speedo problems

I drove to the gym today, parked and everything was fine. When I came back, the truck started fine and I noticed that the speedometer was not working, also seemed to be shifting strange. I got home OK and parked it, will look at it tomorrow. Any suggestions what to check are appreciated.
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Old 05-05-2004, 08:59 PM
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Do a search on VSS. Sounds like that's the problem.
 
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Old 05-05-2004, 09:15 PM
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Yep, vehilce speed sensor. It's located on the top of the rear, about a 15 minute job.
 
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Yep, vehilce speed sensor. It's located on the top of the rear, about a 15 minute job.
Thanks for your help. I located the sensor and could feel only one bolt holding it on - is that correct? Also, does the attached wire pull off like a sparkplug wire, I gave it a little tug and it stayed put. Local Auto Zone does not stock the part, dealer has them at $35, will try to get up there this P.M.
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Only one bolt, not sure on the electrical connector, maybe you'll be able to tell once the VSS is out.
 
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New VSS is in! Thanks for the help.
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Glad to hear things are better now.
 
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Old 05-08-2004, 01:51 AM
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By the way - the dealer parts guy says they sell a LOT of those, a high failure item.
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