Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Seedometer drops to Zero

[dieslman]

This problem just started about two weeks ago. I thought it might be tied to the dead throttle syndrome but I fixed that and the speedo is still dropping out at about 22 mph. As soon as speed gets back up to 22 or so it comes back up and stays as long as speed is above that. Haven't checked for codes yet. Any help.

 

[johncameron]

Check for codes first! My tach acted up when my cam sensor died, could be this?

 

[Michael Hughes]

I had the same problem and it was the ABS/Speed sensor (5014787AA) in the rear end that was causing it. This is on a manual transmission.

 

[MAllen1]

Check your abs/speed sensor in the rear axle. This is what would send a faulty signal to the speedometer.

 

[Steve St.Laurent]

Yep - speed sensor in the rear end. I had the exact same symptoms and that fixed it. You can get it at auto parts stores - it's a generally available part.

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Ten bucks says you have code P0500. If so well you know Posts 3,4,5 say it all ... oh and this one

 

[dieslman]

Speedometer drops to Zero

Did the code read thing and came up with P1693. Has to do with the ABS like someone said. I checked around at my parts stores and no one carries it, like it is a dealer part?? Haven't been there yet. I rarely do that. Unless I have to. But will do soon. Thanks for the responses.

 

[Rattler]

I had to get mine at the dealer, but that was a couple years ago. At least it is very easy to install. Randy

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Did the code read thing and came up with P1693. Has to do with the ABS like someone said. .

Code 1693 is a companion code ... has nothing to do with ABS. The Abs Toner ring is located in the rear axle and is read via that sensor.

 

[dieslman]

Speedometer drops to Zero

I changed the wheel speed sensor in the rear end and cleared that problem like most were saying. The ABS lite went out a few seconds after startup and the the brake lite went out a few seconds later. Have stayed out ever since, now for about 4 days. Never did have a brake problem as such but then that would not show up on dry pavement. Had to get the part at dealer here though. Thanks for replies.