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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 12:02 PM
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Speedometer quit working

Hey guys my speedometer quick working and I checked the owners manuel and searched online but cant find what fuse feeds the speedometer.is it the same one that feeds the cruise control?
 
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 12:23 PM
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Typically it's the Vehicle Speed Sensor on the rear diff.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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Mine quit a couple of years ago and like Andy says it was the VSS sensor on the top of the rearend.. Napa has the sensor..(they call it a ABS sensor) P/N 530780 for around $12.. easy to replace..
 
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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When my VSS went out not only did the speedo stop working but I had a constant ABS warning light and the OD Off light was flashing.

Another thing that happens is the VSS gets wear metals attached to it and in some cases when cleaned off the speedo starts working again.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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I agree Robin.. if there is alot of miles and no fluid chg on the rearend.. this would be a good time to change it out.. (eliminate those metal pieces)
 
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Thanks for the responces it was the speed sensor I guess I blew it loose with the pressure washer the other day. I pushed the connector back on tight and its working.
thanks again guys this really is a great site with all its helpful people.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by scubajt
Thanks for the responces it was the speed sensor I guess I blew it loose with the pressure washer the other day. I pushed the connector back on tight and its working.
thanks again guys this really is a great site with all its helpful people.
Thanks for the follow up. My 2000 did the same thing. I wiggled the wires and problem fixed. My favorite 0$
 
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