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Could it be the speedomoter sensor?   Leading up to this problem was erratic behavior of the speedometer needle.  Below is the link of the sensor from TPD.

83181-35070 - Toyota Parts Deal

 

Also, not sure if it's related, the CEL came on for short time and the light turn off by itself.  It was on OD going up on a slight uphill on a freeway.  How do I pull codes?

 

Thanks in advance for the help.  

 

 

 

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It's very likely is related to the speed sensor. Hey you need one any way!

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Here's how to pull trouble codes

Toyota 88-91 Pickup or 4Runner – TroubleCodes.net

California mini truck is not far from you. I don't think they will do a diagnostic, but you can ask.

If you need parts they will cost half what you would pay for new. I'm thinking speedometer head itself.

Little tiny gears that spin very fast tend to fail eventually.

Linda S

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Thank you for the responses.  Sounds like I need to do more research/diagnostic.  

 

Also curious to hear feedback on speed sensors from RockAuto, as they are cheaper than the dealer.

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I was able to pull the codes by following the instructions in the link from Linda:

 

Trouble code: 42

Fault Location: Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) - circuit

Probable cause: wiring, VSS, ECM

 

Any suggestion what I should check first?

 

How severe is this issue,?

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Here is the part number you need

Toyota 83181-35070

Rock Auto does have a couple matching

Because of the speedo and odometer not functioning properly I'm still thinking 

Speedo cluster or speedometer cable. From reading some other sites it looks like they can throw back a signal to the ECU 

that will trigger a code 42. 

Linda S

 

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  • 3 weeks later...

No speedometer cable on mine.  VSS is fine, it was the speedometer.  I removed the speedo gauge and took it to a speedometer repairman who re-soldered a few connections and replaced a couple capacitors on the circuit board.  

 

If you're in So Cal and run into same issue, this is the speedo repair shop that repaired mine (call first):

 

S W Speedometer

1041 N Grand Ave #144, Covina, CA 91724  

800 833-4669

 

Also found this place where you can send your cluster to have it repaired.

Toyota Pickup Truck 1992-1995 (atlantaspeedometer.com)

 

This video is helpful for removing the instrument cluster and speedo gauge:

 

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