2004 Chevy Cavalier Millage reading shorting out

2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
101,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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BSONKE63366
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I just noticed tha the millage reading is shorting out it flashing differant numbers alll scrambled.. is this a major problem??
Feb 15, 2009 at 10:10 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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If speedometer is working OK then most likely the instrument panel (IP) has a short in the wiring, circuit board.
If speedometer is flakey, then it may be a bad VSS (vehicle speed sensor) located on trans.

Get a used IP from a junkyard if you need to, the dealer would want an arm and leg for one.
Feb 15, 2009 at 10:49 PM
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