Speedo and odometer?

Tiny
BILLY MINSHEW
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET TRACKER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 240,000 MILES
The speedometer and odometer on my 1998 chevy tracker (standard transmission) quit working and everyone is saying its the cable but I also have a vss p0500 code but that also could be the cable causing the speed vss to fault right?
Thursday, February 17th, 2011 AT 4:00 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Yes that could very well be the issue. Here's the instructions on changing your speedometer cable

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. Remove the cluster assembly.
2. Unhook the speedometer cable from the heater case.
3. Remove the grommet from the bulkhead.
4. Feed the speedometer cable through the bulkhead.
5. Raise and support the vehicle.
6. Unscrew the speedometer cable (1) from either the transfer case or the transmission.
7. Remove the speedometer cable (1) from either the transfer case or the transmission.
8. Remove the speedometer cable (1) from the clamp.
9. Remove the speedometer cable (1) from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Attach the speedometer cable (1) to the clamp.
2. Screw the speedometer cable (1) to the transfer case or the transmission.
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Feed the speedometer cable (1) through the bulkhead.
5. Install the grommet to the bulkhead.
6. Hook the speedometer cable (1) to the heater case.
7. Install the cluster assembly.
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Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 AT 1:14 PM
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JOHNARILEY
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Computer problem
1996 Chevy Tracker Automatic 11000 miles

While driving about 35MPH the speedometer suddenly goes to zero and the heat gauge pegs out on hot. Turning off the key and restarting returns everything back to normal. The Chevy dealership that I go to for repairs can't solve this problem.
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Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 AT 5:08 PM (Merged)
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KHLOW2008
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Hi johnariley,

Thank you for the donation.

The problem is most likey caused by a bad connection either at the meter cluster or a bad ground behind the dash, above the fuse box.

I would suggest checking the ground first. When problem occurs, most probably the ground wire has heated up and due to the poor connection, its continuity is affected resulting in the Speedometer not working and the temp gauge to shoot up.

Most probably the tachometer and fuel gauge would be affected as well.
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Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 AT 5:08 PM (Merged)

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