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2004 Chevy Impala Speedometer Failure

Tiny
IRISHMAN
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  • 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 78,000 MILES
The speedometer on my '04 Impala LS no longer registers the correct speed. It has no problem registering when I accelerate, however when I slow down, the needle will twitch and stay in place. If I accelerate again, the needle will begin to rise again, but it won't register slowing down. The needle has completed a full revolution around the gauge and is stuck pointing down at neutral now. Mechanics have estimated $220 for a replacement. Is there any cheaper way? Have any of you run into this problem? What is the could cause this?
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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 AT 5:05 AM

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Tiny
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He stepper motor is the cause. You need to replace the ip cluster. $220 is not a bad price. They use to be allot more when I was at the dealer
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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 AT 8:01 PM
Tiny
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Is there a way to replace just the stepper motor or is it integrated into the instrument panel cluster?
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Thursday, November 20th, 2008 AT 10:40 AM
Tiny
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I've never seen a way, usually the dealer will get a reman one for you. There are people that say on the internet that they can do it, but I dont believe them. I would just go to the dealer
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Thursday, November 20th, 2008 AT 4:57 PM

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