2004 Chevy Cavalier Millage reading shorting out

Tiny
BSONKE63366
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  • 2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 101,000 MILES
I just noticed tha the millage reading is shorting out it flashing differant numbers alll scrambled. Is this a major problem?
Monday, February 16th, 2009 AT 6:10 AM

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Tiny
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.
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Monday, February 16th, 2009 AT 6:49 AM

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