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Test Procedure

-- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK 

Start diagnosis

-- Connect the scan tool.

-- Perform a road test with a vehicle speed greater than 5 Km/h.

-- Using the scan tool, Check the vehicle speed:

Diagnostic text Specified value
Vehicle Speed Approx. Vehicle Speed

-- Compare the vehicle speed on the scan tool to the Speedometer -G21-.

Specified value: a difference of no greater than 10%.

If the specified value was not obtained or no speed was displayed:

-- For models with ABS, check the wheel speed signal in the ABS controller with a scan tool. If the signal is not present or a code is set, refer to the ABS diagnostics in the Repair Information.

-- On other models check the wiring from the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- to the Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285- for an open circuit, Short to Battery (+), or to Ground.

-- Check the wiring connection for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.