Speedometer and odometer stopped working

Tiny
HOSAMSAD
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  • 2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
  • 2.7L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 190,000 MILES
I have the GLS model. The speedometer and odometer stopped working last month.

At first, speedometer wobbled up and down. No error codes, get accurate mph reading on scanner when hooked up and driving.

I replaced instrument cluster with one from a salvage yard, didn't fix problem.

I replaced 19, 20, 25 fuses from passenger compartment box under drivers side of dash.

What else could be the problem?
Friday, April 12th, 2019 AT 6:39 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,755 POSTS
Welcome to 2CarPros.

It has to be one of four things. First, a bad connection or wiring. Second, the ECM has failed. Third, the front right wheel speed sensor has failed. Or the vehicle speed sensor has failed.

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Here is the manuals version of how it works:

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

The vehicle speed sensor which is installed on the speedometer driven gear in the transaxle provides a pulse signal to the ECM, and the ECM calculates the vehicle speed. In addition to the vehicle speed sensor, a wheel speed sensor which is installed on the right front wheel provides a direct analog pulse signal to the ECM, and the ECM calculates the vehicle speed. With the ignition switch in ON or START, battery voltage is supplied from fuse 25 to the vehicle speed sensor (VSS). The sensor is grounded at G02(V6)/G03(L4).

The vehicle speed sensor (VSS) intermittently grounds the circuit, which generates a pulse signal in it. The number of pulses per minute increases/decreases with the speed of the car.

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With that, the first thing I suggest is to check the right front wheel speed sensor. Here is a link that shows how it is done.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/abs-wheel-speed-sensor-test

As far as the vehicle speed sensor, it is located on the transmission (see pic 1). Make sure it is connected, and make sure there is no damage to the wiring or the connector.

One other thought. Confirm that ground (G02) is good. See picture 2 for location.

Check those things first and let me know what you find.

Joe

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Saturday, April 13th, 2019 AT 7:43 PM

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