Bighorn speedometer stops after 5 minutes driving. Is this electrical?

2002 ISUZU BIGHORN
200,000 MILES
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DALE
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Bighorn speedometer stops after 5 minutes driving. Is this electrical?
Mar 10, 2012 at 8:05 AM
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KHLOW2008
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The VSS is electrical and quite often such components can fail.
Mar 10, 2012 at 12:42 PM
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DALE
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Thank you for your help. I will go to an auto electrician for assistance.
Mar 11, 2012 at 9:04 PM
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KHLOW2008
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If the MIL is indicating, get a scan done to confirm if it is the VSS that is causing the problem.
Mar 12, 2012 at 12:28 PM
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