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Half the dash quit working

Tiny
OLDS90
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  • 1990 OLDSMOBILE 88
  • V6
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 142,000 MILES
My speedometer, odometer, and my trip meter all quit working at the same time. Would this mean the sensor is bad? Or the speedometer cable broke or needs to be greased? I am not sure where any of it is, this is my first car.
Thursday, September 20th, 2018 AT 6:27 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning.

There is a vehicle speed sensor. It is where the right side axle enters the transmission. It is right above the seal. I attached a picture for you to view.

This is the most common failure for this issue as this sensor sends the signal to the ECM and then to the instrument cluster.

It has an electrical connector and three small bolts holding it to the case. It is tight to access. You may have to jack it up or if you have small hands, you can get it from the top.

Roy
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Friday, September 21st, 2018 AT 2:54 AM
Tiny
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I am trying to purchase the sensor but I cannot find the one that looks like the sensor shown in the picture.
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Monday, September 24th, 2018 AT 8:38 AM
Tiny
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Is this the same one?
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Monday, September 24th, 2018 AT 8:45 AM
Tiny
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Yes, that is the part.

Roy
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Monday, September 24th, 2018 AT 10:34 AM

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