I have a 1987 Camaro with the TPI 305 and a 5 speed. I got a engine code 24 which I looked up and found was a speed sensor issue. I can't find the speed sensor. My speedometer also has stopped working. I was told to replace the speedometer cable which is proving to be much more difficult than I thought. I cant get behind the gauge cluster to disconnect the cable from the back of the gauge. Does anyone have any ideas on how I might get to the back of the gauge cluster? Also does any one know what type of VSS my Camaro should have and where it should be located? I have already looked at the transmission and did not find the VSS there. Any info is much appreciated. Thanks.

 

i have a 91 but have electronic vss (mine does not work and im trying to figure it out) buut in relation to your post , if the das is anything like my 91 to remove the guage cluster isnt all that difficult...i followed my haynes manual and was pretty simple but the book is kind of vague on what to remove i did it but removing dash pad,the cover by my feet and the plastic piece that trims the guages,then it was 4 bolts and the guages cam out smooth...hope this helps i know i could use help on my baby i wish i had the cable speedo not electric

 

Yeah I did everything that the book says but when I get to the part where it says to reach behind the cluster and disconnect the speedo cable I get stuck. I have taken out all the screws and parts it says to remove and the right side of the cluster is free moving but it seem as thought the speedo cable is what is keeping me from pulling the left side out far enough to disconnect the cable and get behind the cluster. There is no space for me to get my hand behind the cluster like the book says, I have tried from the top the bottom. I have tried everything I can think of.

 

maybe previous owner istalled incorrect cable? im no expert so i wont try and diagnose the issue but i will wish you luck and hope that someone who knows of a possible solution will read this

 

Ok. Thanks.

 

The VSS (yellow box) is located on the back of the cluster. Since the speedo isn't functioning, a code 24 is coming up. Check post #1 of the following link for cluster removal:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/faq-...-fix-pics.html

JamesC

 

Awesome. Thanks. I'll give that a try tomorrow and see how it goes.

 

I had the same problem with my k5 blazer.Try pushing the speed o cable from under the hood at the fire wall to the inside of car.That should give you the room to release the cable!!!

 

It has a junction or something about a foot and a half after it passes through the fire wall. I can't get it to disconnect. The new cable is a straight shot though its not in two pieces like the one thats on there. Did yours have anything like that?

 

Mine was a one pcs cable.Do you have any slack in your cable under your hood? Mine is on a k5 blazer so it is diffrent than your car.I just grabbed the cable under the hood and pushed to the fire wall 4" or so!!!

 

There is no slack as it sits so thats why we are trying to disconnect that junction. I tried pushing it in through the fire wall but it didn't move at all.

 

If you're certain the cable is the issue, cut it.

JamesC

 

I just finished replacing the cable and everything seems to be functioning as it should. I also used the info from the link that JamesC posted on fixing the trip odometer and that is working as well. Thanks to everyone for their help.