I need some mechanicalizers

[soonerinkaty]

My 2005 Impala's frekin speedometer keeps catching, like when i go 65 and then slow down its catches and sometimes even stops at like 40 or so. then when i accelerate it continues up and makes it look like im going 100 down 177 and stays at 100 until i shut my car off and start it again about 15 times.. This could skrew me over in Asher. And its extrememly annoying. It seems to get worse the colder it gets.


Any help guys?

[OUDoc]

Don't slow down. :)

I think this may not be a DIY'er.

[StoopTroup]

If it's still under warranty...I'd take it to the dealership. My understanding is that if you aren't under warranty...you aren't going to like the price of the part you'll need to fix it. Also...a used part isn't cheap either.

Then you have the amount you'll need for labor added to this very special Mr. Goodwrench moment.

[soonerinkaty]

well **** me sideways

[StoopTroup]

A buddy of mine had the same thing going on and it eventually just quit altogether. He had a GMC 2500 truck. It was a speedometer part though. I think he told me the part new was $350 and the used guys knew that Chevy and GMC have this problem...so their part was $250 with no guarantee.

[soonerinkaty]

alright thanks for the help. i really appreciate it guys. its the most annoying problem ive encountered.

[StoopTroup]

Hey. If this is an easier fix than what I expressed above...then it's all good. I can't imagine it getting much worse than about a $500 problem.

I'm betting if you have someone who's dealt with it before look at it...you might be better off than waiting until it quits altogether.

Good Luck SiK

[soonerinkaty]

Thanks. My grandpa is a mechanic in Maysville so i will talk to him about it.

[olevetonahill]

Its More than likely the speed sensor on the side of the tranny. Easy fix
Not sure if ya can get the part at Orielly or not

Peem the the Specs on yer car and I can get ya a price

[StoopTroup]

Its More than likely the speed sensor on the side of the tranny. Easy fix
Not sure if ya can get the part at Orielly or not

Peem the the Specs on yer car and I can get ya a price

Listen to this man. He can help.

Good Luck!

WTG again VET!

[Mjcpr]

http://powerpedal.net/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/speedo1.jpg

[kbsooner21]

I have a 2005 GMC Sierra. Had the same problem with mine about a year ago. Was quoted around $500, but my dealership talked GM into covering it as they had a recall on the 04 models, and I had the exact same problem.

[soonerinkaty]

Its More than likely the speed sensor on the side of the tranny. Easy fix
Not sure if ya can get the part at Orielly or not

Peem the the Specs on yer car and I can get ya a price

peemed

[olevetonahill]

Ok
Just called orielly
Theres 2 sensors
an "Input" and an "Output"

Both are about 25 bucks each

Id just swap em both out and be done with it

My Local Orielly would have to order em
Depending on where ya are
they may have em in stock

Let me know

[soonerinkaty]

Thanks a ton vet, this sounds much better than the 350-250 price dealio. My grandpa can order these and swap them and he will prolly do it for free.

[olevetonahill]

Thanks a ton vet, this sounds much better than the 350-250 price dealio. My grandpa can order these and swap them and he will prolly do it for free.

OK Hold up bro
I just called My Tranny Dude



Does the Tranny shift smooth at all speeds ?

I were Jumping to conclusions:O
so lets back up and let me get Mo Info

[Mjcpr]

OK Hold up bro
I just called My Tranny Dude

Gross.

[soonerinkaty]

OK Hold up bro
I just called My Tranny Dude



Does the Tranny shift smooth at all speeds ?

I were Jumping to conclusions:O
so lets back up and let me get Mo Info

For the most part, every now and then it seems to stall a little between second and third gear (im guessing). Between 20-30 mph

[soonerinkaty]

oh and sometimes it jumps when i take off. kinda wierd.

[olevetonahill]

Gross.

I wish you would "Unanchor " Yer mind from the gutter :eek:


You Holdin up traffic :P :D

[olevetonahill]

For the most part, every now and then it seems to stall a little between second and third gear (im guessing). Between 20-30 mph


oh and sometimes it jumps when i take off. kinda wierd.

Does the Speedometer jump all the time ?

Or just when the trans is messin up ?

[soonerinkaty]

the speedometer doesnt mess up all the time, usually just after i break hard or after about 10 miles or so.

[olevetonahill]

Ok so then AFTER 10 miles or so is it continuous?
Or just intermittent as the Trans messes up ?

[soonerinkaty]

i dont think the trans has much to do with the speedometer, for the most part the trans is fine and im usually going 65-70 when the speedometer messes up.

[olevetonahill]

Reason Im askin is if the Trans aint shifytin right then its prolly the sensor

If its shiftin right and yer speedo is messin up then its More than likely yer Instrument cluster

The dude I talked to is a Service tech at a GM dealership here


I can get ya a Cluster prolly cheaper than you can get one anywhere and ship it to you if ya want

[soonerinkaty]

Sweet action, hold that thought vet, i will get back to you on that sometime in the next few days or so.

[Tulsa_Fireman]

Don't write off blinker fluid.

The money in Vegas says you're low on it.

[OUDoc]

And prep the fetzer with some 3-in-1 oil and some gauze pads.

[kbsooner21]

It's a cluster problem it sounds like to me.

[SanJoaquinSooner]

get a speedometer lube job. graphite i think.

[Okla-homey]

Might be worth checking if that probelm is under a recall. I think there's a website or two where you can search all recalls by make and model.

[olevetonahill]

get a speedometer lube job. graphite i think.

What Decade are you living in ?:rolleyes:



Might be worth checking if that probelm is under a recall. I think there's a website or two where you can search all recalls by make and model.

Now heres a good thot

[soonerinkaty]

Might be worth checking if that probelm is under a recall. I think there's a website or two where you can search all recalls by make and model.

Well it wasnt recalled for the problem im having. But thanks anyway.

[olevetonahill]

Well it wasnt recalled for the problem im having. But thanks anyway.

Let me know If ya want me to get a price on the Cluster
Ya can get a used one at a salvage but unless it around 1/2 price of a new one I wouldnt

[SCOUT]

Officer: You have no functioning gauges.
Del: No…not a one. However the radio still works…funny as that may seem…with all this mess the radio is the only thing really working good. Clear as a bell, don’t ask me how.
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[SanJoaquinSooner]

[QUOTE=olevetonahill;2762369]What Decade are you living in ?:rolleyes:

Well, he said Impala...