Speedometer, Odometer, and Trip gauges DON'T work - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

race2c · 08-29-2004, 06:44 PM

Does anyone have any clues to fix the problem. The truck is a 1989 k1500 with a 350/auto. Any help will be appreciated.

Cam

*72longbed* · 08-29-2004, 08:27 PM

The only fix I know of for these Dash Clusters is to buy the freshly rebuilt one I'm selling on the Parts Board!

It's completely rebuilt with a warrantee and 1 mile on the odometer and ready to go.

72longbed

**Palf70Step** · 08-29-2004, 09:11 PM

First thing since you didn't mention it would be to check the speedo cable or sensor at the tranny. Sorry I forget what years had cables and which ones were electronic. If yours is still a cable that maybe what wrong with it. Tranny sensors on the electonic version normally goes out before the speedo itself. I don't know if what the check for the tranny sensor is though.

race2c · 08-31-2004, 07:53 PM

72longbed-- i am actually want to buy a cluster, one out of a '91 to swap into my '89. then i can have a tach along with a speedo.

Palf70Step-- i asked a family friend who is also a mechanic said it was the Vehicle speed sensor.

The funny part is that when i was going to school, all of the gauges started working again. I think something may have got a little dirty, so i am not going to mess with it until it acts up again.

Cam

dapolice1 · 09-03-2004, 11:54 PM

Check the VSS as the mechanic suggested.. The VSS is on the driver's side of the trans.

Then check the output from The DRAKE (little white box behind the glove box next to the ECM). You will more than likely have to have a OBD I reader cause you will have to check it while driving..

08-29-2004, 06:44 PM	#1
race2c <--Thanks 86 Red Bowtie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mt. Zion IL (Home) Stillwater, OK (School) Posts: 140	Speedometer, Odometer, and Trip gauges DON'T work Does anyone have any clues to fix the problem. The truck is a 1989 k1500 with a 350/auto. Any help will be appreciated. Cam __________________ race2c@aol.com 1941 Willys Coupe--Currently being put together. Willy Works fiberglass car. 1969 Chevy K10 SWB--SOLD!!! 1989 Chevy Silverado Z71 RCSB--SOLD!!! 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix--College Commuter

08-29-2004, 09:11 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 48,486	First thing since you didn't mention it would be to check the speedo cable or sensor at the tranny. Sorry I forget what years had cables and which ones were electronic. If yours is still a cable that maybe what wrong with it. Tranny sensors on the electonic version normally goes out before the speedo itself. I don't know if what the check for the tranny sensor is though. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-31-2004, 07:53 PM	#4
race2c <--Thanks 86 Red Bowtie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mt. Zion IL (Home) Stillwater, OK (School) Posts: 140	72longbed-- i am actually want to buy a cluster, one out of a '91 to swap into my '89. then i can have a tach along with a speedo. Palf70Step-- i asked a family friend who is also a mechanic said it was the Vehicle speed sensor. The funny part is that when i was going to school, all of the gauges started working again. I think something may have got a little dirty, so i am not going to mess with it until it acts up again. Cam __________________ race2c@aol.com 1941 Willys Coupe--Currently being put together. Willy Works fiberglass car. 1969 Chevy K10 SWB--SOLD!!! 1989 Chevy Silverado Z71 RCSB--SOLD!!! 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix--College Commuter

08-29-2004, 08:27 PM	#2
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	The only fix I know of for these Dash Clusters is to buy the freshly rebuilt one I'm selling on the Parts Board! It's completely rebuilt with a warrantee and 1 mile on the odometer and ready to go. 72longbed

09-03-2004, 11:54 PM	#5
dapolice1 We can roll all Day!! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 165	Check the VSS as the mechanic suggested.. The VSS is on the driver's side of the trans. Then check the output from The DRAKE (little white box behind the glove box next to the ECM). You will more than likely have to have a OBD I reader cause you will have to check it while driving..



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