Odometer wont work on cold Mornings
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 67
Likes: 3
From: Orlando, Florida
Car: 94 S10 soon to be 305TBI, 01 Blazer
Engine: 4.3 TBI, 4.3 CPI "01 Blazer"
Transmission: 4L60E's
Odometer wont work on cold Mornings
Just like the subject says, On cold mornings here in FL I notice when I go for a drive after the car sat all nite, that the odometer doesnt work until you drive 10 miles or so, The spedo works fine though, any ideas? This will be the 2nd spedo i replaced
Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 443
Likes: 2
From: Wild Blue Yonder
Car: 1991 RS Camaro
Engine: 350 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Posi
I have the same problem in my 91 RS. It gradually got worse, and now does not work until you drive about 50 - 60 miles or so. Check for codes. I get a code 24 Vehicle Speed Sensor. Picked up a new one, and have yet to install it. I'd bet you thats the problem.
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 870
Likes: 1
From: Savannah, GA
Car: 3
Engine: inboard
Transmission: underfloor
I have a similar problem- however, the lack of a code 24 and the fact Auto-Xray reads my vehicle speed have indicated to me the problem is not with the speed sensor.
However, the instrument cluster was tested by Luaderdale Speedometer in Ft.Lauderdale, FL. They charged $35 for a bench check plus shipping back to you. I explained that the speedo (BTW, speedo OR odometer do not work) does not start to work until you have driven 10-20 miles, and it seemed worse in cold temps.
So they placed the cluster in the freezer for an hour, then re tested it. It tested fine.
So my problem is somewhere between the sensor and cluster.
However, the instrument cluster was tested by Luaderdale Speedometer in Ft.Lauderdale, FL. They charged $35 for a bench check plus shipping back to you. I explained that the speedo (BTW, speedo OR odometer do not work) does not start to work until you have driven 10-20 miles, and it seemed worse in cold temps.
So they placed the cluster in the freezer for an hour, then re tested it. It tested fine.
So my problem is somewhere between the sensor and cluster.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
kyle5647
Tech / General Engine
1
Aug 15, 2015 11:56 PM





