1993 Corolla DX speedometer problem

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RBRIGMAN84
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My speedometer hasn't been working for quite a while. It sits at 0 until i reach about 45 mph. Then it goes up to 68 mph and just stays there until i go below 45 again. My odometer works fine and once in a blue moon my speedo will start working again for a short time. Any ideas on what the problem is?
Feb 6, 2007 at 6:47 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Have your vehicle speed sensor check
Feb 7, 2007 at 2:23 AM
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RBRIGMAN84
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How much does that usualy cost? I can get a new speed sensor for $40. Is that most likely the problem? How hard is it to replace?
Feb 7, 2007 at 12:32 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The VSS is at the tranny-maybe bad internal contacts-gear sheared-disconnected
Feb 7, 2007 at 1:31 PM
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