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For 1990-2009 cars only

Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step tests for the proper vehicle speed signal from the powertrain control module (PCM).

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the engine control module (ECM) connector  C3.
  3. Install one lead of the J 33431-C Signal Generator and Instrument Panel Tester to the vehicle speed signal circuit at the ECM harness connector and the other lead to a good ground.
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  5. Set the J 33431-C to generate a speedometer signal.

Does the vehicle speedometer indicate approximately 88.5 km/h (55 mph)?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Does the odometer operate correctly?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 9

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the ECM connector C3.
  3. Turn ON the ignition.
  4. Measure the voltage from the vehicle speed signal circuit to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure greater than the specified value?

9 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Test the vehicle speed signal circuit for an open, for a short to ground, or for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

6

Test the vehicle speed signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 8

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ECM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

9

Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the ECM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2