out of the blue the speedometer stopped working?

2003 PONTIAC MONTANA
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FLOBEE666
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was heading home and out of the blue the speedometer stopped running also gas doesn't move surguty on and radio wont go off?
Jan 24, 2015 at 6:49 PM
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HMAC300
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Surquty? what is that? scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge auto parts rent it.
Jan 25, 2015 at 8:41 AM
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The radio and speedometer are not connected unless the alternator is throwing AC voltage. If you go down this guide it will show you how to test for that and if AC voltage is found the alternator needs to be replaced. If not I would replace the VSS sensor.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Here ikjs how to change the alternator out and the location of the VSS sensor in case you need it. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Sep 12, 2024 at 6:07 PM
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