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How do i make VSS work after ECU removal

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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 12:12 PM
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How do i make VSS work after ECU removal

I chucked the Ecu from my 88 firebird but left the 4 out buffer plugged in. What do i need to do to get the speedo to work again. It used to work before. Mabey a ground or something?
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 04:09 PM
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Re: How do i make VSS work after ECU removal

If i remember right you need to ground the black wire with white stripe.
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 01:45 PM
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Re: How do i make VSS work after ECU removal

Buy a Dakota digital Speedo healer/programer. I had to chuck the old VSS when I swapped in the 6 speed. There cheep and pretty accurate!
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 02:14 PM
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Re: How do i make VSS work after ECU removal

actually i just redid the black/white stripe ground. no need to waste money on some electronics
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