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1992 GMC Sonoma Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Wheel, Engine.
Mileage: 125,000 miles.

Asked on May 7, 2011

Speeodmeter and odometer

My speedometer and odometer quit working. I replaced the speed sensor on trans. Checked resistance on the stepper motors in cluster. replaced cluster. Check for voltage going to speed sensor plug=0. Also traced wiring back to firewall. What else can I do?
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Replied on May 7, 2011

I also cleaned plug with electrical cleaner and checked for voltage at the wire and plug.

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Replied on May 7, 2011

Raise rear wheels off ground place DVOM meter on AC scale trans in neutral. Rotate tires by hand @3mph meter shloud read .5 - 1 v AC

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Replied on May 7, 2011

Do I take the reading off the speed sensor? If it read good or bad what are the options?

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Replied on May 7, 2011

Yes reading off seed sensor this will tell if signal is being produced

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Replied on May 10, 2011

I got readings that jumped from 0 to 1.5 but had to turn the wheels at higher speed to get anything? So what does that mean?

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Replied on May 10, 2011

Is there something simple that I am missing?

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Replied on May 11, 2011

Find VSS buffer item F in first diagram on firewall near ECM. Check White Wire term.10 for output to speedo also check input signal from VSS

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Replied on May 14, 2011

I am having a hard time finding the VSS. Is it on the engine firewall or in the cab?

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Replied on May 16, 2011

Info I have firewall next to ECM

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Replied on May 19, 2011

Thanks. I found it and fixed it.

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