Generic Fault Code
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Speedometer Dead / ABS Lights Active
System
Computer
Symptom
Speedometer Dead / ABS Lights Active
Diagnosis & fix steps
LOGIC: Control Module VSS Output "A' Malfunction.
ACTION: Trace the speed signal output wire loop connecting the PCM over to the instrument cluster or cruise module block.
Red Seal field insights
Circuit Fail: The internal electronics channel dedicated to broadcasting clean vehicle speed data to peripheral systems has failed.
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