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L: Speedometer Constantly Reads Too High Or Too Low

Pinpoint Test L - Speedometer Constantly Reads Too High Or Too Low

L1 - Check Vehicle Speed Sensor Drive Gear

- Remove vehicle speed sensor from transmission and venfy that correct drive gear is installed for vehicle transmission/axle/tire combination.

Is drive gear correct?

YES GO to L2.
NO INSTALL correct gear with retaining clip. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.

L2 - Check Drive Gear On Transmission Output Shaft

- Check that correct drive gear is installed on transmission output shaft.

Is drive gear correct?

YES GO to L3.
NO INSTALL correct output shaft and/or gear. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.

L3 - Check Continuity

- Disconnect ballery ground cable.
- Disconnect connectors C1 and C2 at electronic instrument cluster.
- Check continuity in connector pin C1-12, circuit 679 (GY/BK) and pin C1-8, circuit 676 (PK/O)

Is continuity present?

YES GO to L4.
NO SERVICE respective circuit. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.

L4 - Check Vehicle SPEED Sensor

- Disconnect vehicle speed sensor.
- Measure resistance across vehicle speed sensor.

Is resistance between 200-300 ohms?

YES REPLACE electronic instrument cluster. AFFIX odometer sticker to door pillar. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.
NO REPLACE vehicle speed sensor. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.