Speedometer quit, transmission not shifting right

Tiny
DANIEL CHIS
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  • 2000 GMC SAVANA
  • 4.3L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 145,000 MILES
The van sat unused for about two months. When I wanted to start it, after a few cranks, battery gave up. I hooked up my battery charger to battery on " cranking mode, 225 amp " and started the engine. Shortly after starting to drive, I noticed that speedometer was acting crazy, 70 /90 mi an hour driving in the residential area. Then, when I got on a bigger road, I noticed that the transmission was not shifting right. Also the abs light came on in the dash. Than the speedometer quit completely. When I reached approximately 45 mph, engine cut off ! When speed dropped some, engine cut back on. I think that the engine is in some kind of limp mode. Won't go over about 45 mi/hour. Had it checked for any codes with a obd ii. No codes ! I replaced the VSS sensor on the back of the transmission, noting happened. Acting the same. Also I noticed that the odometer, some how changed and now shows km instead of mi . I am mechanically savvy, but separated from the profession for more than 30 years. I would appreciate any suggestions/help at this time. Thank you. ( All fuses are okay. Engine runs good until the van riches about 45 mph. Then feels like engine lost power/no acceleration, until speed drops and then catches on again. Transmission shifting is bad all the time. )
Friday, August 23rd, 2019 AT 4:03 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

This is common when the cluster goes out and need to be replaced/rebuilt. Here is a video that show the job being done on a similar car:

https://youtu.be/_HEC44xENxw

Please run down this guide and report back.

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Monday, August 26th, 2019 AT 1:34 PM
Tiny
DANIEL CHIS
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Wow ! Thank you. I will have to order a new instrument cluster, replace it and will report back to you.
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Monday, August 26th, 2019 AT 7:33 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Sounds good, please let us know.
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Tuesday, August 27th, 2019 AT 11:09 AM
Tiny
DANIEL CHIS
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Got it fixed. It was not the instrument cluster. Had to replace the PCM/ECM . Thank for your help.
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Sunday, September 8th, 2019 AT 11:17 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Glad you could get it fixed, that kind of problem can be tough. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Monday, September 9th, 2019 AT 10:57 AM

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