Speedometer stopped working

Tiny
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  • 2004 LEXUS ES 330
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  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
Hello, how are you? I just bought the car and while driving it, I drove through a pothole and after I very short time, I noticed my speedometer stopped working. I ran a scan tool when I got home and I got an error 1244 (Open or Short Deceleration Sensor Circuit). I've tried to locate the Deceleration Sensor in the car all to no avail. I don't want to keep probing all around the car until I know for sure where it is and what I can do to fix it. I'd appreciate all the help I can get.
Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 AT 6:55 PM

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Tiny
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Is that P code or C code? There is no code P1244 but I see a code for a C1244 where you would need to diagnose skid control module? Fault could be in the ECM or the Skid Control Module for an RPM issue? So basically the data from the skid control unit to the engine control module is missing. Check all your ABS sensors wiring for any damage. If there is no check engine light/tracs light on or just an ABS/Tracs light on then your cluster will most likely be where your fault is.

With your scan tool connected and someone else driving, go to the data list and monitor the speed signal. If you see the speed signal updating and showing how fast your going then the cluster is most likely faulty. If there are any other fault codes please post them on here.
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Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 AT 11:12 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for the quick response. Yes, it is a C 1244 Error code. I'll try your suggestion and get back to you.
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Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 AT 11:38 PM
Tiny
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Hello, how are you? I've checked it out with the scan tool. No readings. Can you please help me locate where the Deceleration Sensor is? I can't seem to find it and I've searched everywhere I could. Under the passenger side seats like most Toyota vehicles and under the center console. I don't want to keep searching. I would like to know a definite location so I can inspect the Deceleration Sensor as was stated in the error C1244. Thank you
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Friday, June 7th, 2019 AT 2:04 AM
Tiny
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Hello and sorry for the late reply. The sensor is located under the center console. Attached image below. Hope this helps you narrow it down.
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Sunday, June 9th, 2019 AT 10:00 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for getting back to me. The image of the yaw rate sensor I see in this image is different from what I think it is supposed to look like. Can you please send me an image of the yaw rate sensor for a Lexus ES 330 2004 model?
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Sunday, June 9th, 2019 AT 10:25 PM
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This is the only image provided.
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Monday, June 10th, 2019 AT 12:06 AM
Tiny
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Hello, thanks for getting back to me. I've ran the scan tool and all I keep getting is error C1244 (Open or short Declaration Sensor circuit). Also, my ABS and check engine light has refuse to go off. I've replaced all the speed sensors but all to no avail. I'd appreciate any help I can get at this time.
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Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 AT 7:46 AM
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This is a yaw sensor issue which is located under the rear floor center console. Here is a diagrams below to show you where. (DLC2) Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Saturday, June 29th, 2019 AT 5:28 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for getting back to me. I've searched the center console but I can't find the yaw rate sensor. According to that image, it is supposed to be here but I can't locate it. The VIN of the vehicle is JTHBA30G045011785. I'd appreciate any history you can help me pull up about the car and any help I can get about the location of the Yaw rate sensor. Thank you
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Sunday, June 30th, 2019 AT 10:53 AM
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Sunday, June 30th, 2019 AT 10:54 AM
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Here is a better image. It looks like it is under the center console. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find.
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Sunday, June 30th, 2019 AT 11:23 AM
Tiny
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Yeah. That is exactly where searched and I could find it.
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Sunday, June 30th, 2019 AT 12:03 PM
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Is it under that ducting, did someone remove it, do you see a wiring connector? Can you please take more pictures?
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Monday, July 1st, 2019 AT 10:56 AM
Tiny
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It is not under that ducting. I don't see the wiring and I don't know if it was removed or moved by someone else. I don't have the history of the car.
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Monday, July 1st, 2019 AT 5:26 PM
Tiny
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Yep, someone took it out not knowing what it is. You will need to take apart the car further to see what happened to the wiring harness.
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Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019 AT 1:50 PM

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