INOPERATIVE SPEEDOMETER REPAIR WIRING HARNESS TO VSS

VEHICLE AFFECTED: 1985 Pontiac 6000

The speedometer on some 1985 6000 may go to zero intermittently, especially when going over bumps or with engine 'rocking' during acceleration.

This condition may be caused by the wiring harness to the VSS (PM generator on the transaxle) being routed too close to the engine generator leads or damaged wiring to the VSS.

To repair this condition, remove the connector from the VSS (put vehicle on a lift to do this). Inspect the harness connector terminals for damage and repair if necessary. Inspect the VSS wiring insulation for damage, repair where required. Reroute the connector and harness to relieve any tension.

If the harness is too tight, open the conduit, cut the tape, in order to reposition the wires closer to the front of dash (away from the engine) as shown.

The condition has been corrected in production, after VIN 2G2AF19R1F1216371.

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