Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative 4.2L Engine

Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) receives the vehicle speed information from the powertrain control module (PCM) through the vehicle speed signal circuit. The PCM converts the data from the vehicle speed sensor to a 4000 pulses/mile signal. The PCM also sends a class 2 message to the IPC indicating the vehicle speed.

Schematic Reference

Connector End View Reference

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Scan Tool Data List

1. Ignition ON, perform the segments test with the scan tool.

⇒	If not all of the segments illuminate, replace the IPC.

2. Raise the vehicle drive wheels. Refer to
3. Ignition ON, engine ON, transmission in Drive, verify the scan tool Vehicle Speed Sensor parameter in the IPC matches the speedometer display.

⇒	If the Vehicle Speed Sensor parameter does not match the speedometer display, test the vehicle speed signal circuit for a high resistance.

4. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the IPC.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for the IPC replacement, setup, and programming

Speedometer and/or Odometer Inaccurate or Inoperative 5.3L Engine

Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) receives the vehicle speed information from the engine control module (ECM) through the vehicle speed signal circuit. The ECM converts the data from the vehicle speed sensor to a 4000 pulses/mile signal. The ECM also sends a class 2 message to the IPC indicating the vehicle speed.

Schematic Reference

Connector End View Reference

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Scan Tool Data List

1. Ignition ON, perform the segments test with the scan tool.

⇒	If not all of the segments illuminate, replace the IPC.

2. Raise the vehicle drive wheels. Refer to
3. Ignition ON, engine ON, transmission in Drive, verify the scan tool Vehicle Speed Sensor parameter in the IPC matches the speedometer display.

⇒	If the Vehicle Speed Sensor parameter does not match the speedometer display, test both the vehicle speed signal circuit for a high resistance and the high-front signal circuit at the transmission control module (TCM) for an open/high resistance, short to voltage, or short to ground.

4. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the IPC.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for the IPC replacement, setup, and programming