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1999 GMC Jimmy Repair Question


Topics covered: Speedometer, Trouble code, Engine.
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Asked on October 14, 2012

SPEEDOMETER TROUBLE AFTER CHANGING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET

THE SPEEDOMETER WAS WORKING FINE UNTIL I CHANGED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET,CAP,ROTOR,PLUG,WIRES,FUEL INJECTORS, AND STATER. WHEN I START TO DRIVE THE SPEEDOMETER IMEDIATLEY JUMPS UP TO 29 MILES PER HOUR AS SOON AS I START TO STOP IT DROPS RIGHT BACK TO 0. TRIED REPLACING VSS BUT THAT HAD NO EFFECT. WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP THANKS GARY
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Replied on October 14, 2012

During removal installation of the manifolds, wireharness have to be removed and probably some ground connections too. Ensure they are correctly and securely reconnected.

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Replied on October 14, 2012

WENT OUT AND CHECKED ALL CONNECTIONS COULD NOT FIND ANY LOOSE OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED THANKS GARY

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Replied on October 14, 2012

Try checking for trouble codes first.

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Replied on October 14, 2012

THERE ARE NO TROUBLE CODES

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If no codes are thrown and speedometer is not working, problem should be at the meter cluster.

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THE METER CLUSTER WOULD DEVELOP A PROBLEM JUST OUT OF THE BLUE AND JUST SHOW UP AFTER I CHANGED INTAKE GASKETS ETC? THANKS GARY

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It should not but then again coincidences do happen.

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IS THERE A WAY TO TEST THE METER/ CLUSTER? IF SO HOW DO I GO ABOUT DOING IT. THANKS GARY

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Replied on October 15, 2012


The trouble code P0500 diagnostic procedures should help you on the diagnostics.
Which engine do you have?

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Replied on October 16, 2012

THE ENGINE IS A 4.3 L

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