SUBJECT: Inoperative Speedometer
NO: 08-77-94
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: Dec 30 1994
MODELS:
1994 - 1995 (AS) Caravan/Voyager/Town & Country
1994 - 1995 (ES) Chrysler Voyager (Export Only)
1995 (PL) Neon

NOTE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 31TH AUTOMATICTRANSAXLE AND BUILT PRIOR TO N W. 1, 1994 (MDH 11-01-XX) CR TO THE A523/A568 MANUAL TRANSAXLE BUILT PRIOR TO N W. 4, 1994 (MDH 11-04-XX)
SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Inoperative speedometer due to loss of signal from Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS).
DIAGNOSIS:
Using the Mopar Diagnostic System (MDS) or the Scan Tool (DRB III) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedure Manual, verify that all engine/electrical systems are functioning as designed. If Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) are present, record them on the repair order for future reference and repair as necessary. If a "No Vehicle Speed Sensor(VSS) Signal" DTC is present and all other systems are functioning correctly, proceed with the following repair.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1 4707386 Vehicle Speed Sensor
1 6501714 Attaching Screw - w/Lokpatch
A/R 4567880 Pinion GeA/R (Yellow)
A/R 4567881 Pinion Gear (Blue)
A/R 4567882 Pinion Gear (Black)
A/R 4567883 Pinion Gear (Red)
A/R 4318031 Lock N' Seal
REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This bulletin involves removing the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS), pinion gear and the attaching screw and replacing them with new parts.

1. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor wire harness connector, remove sensor mounting screw, the vehicle speed sensor and the pinion gear.
NoTE: THE MOUNTING SCREW SHOULD NOT BE REUSED.

2. Install a new vehicle speed sensor and pinion gear. INSTALL ONLY THE SAME COLOR PINION GEAR THAT WAS REMOVED IN STEP 1.

3. Automatic Transaxle:

Install a new mounting screw, P/N 6501714.
IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN THE ATTACHING SCREW TO 60 IN. LBS. AND THEN BACK THE SCREW OFF 1/2 TURN. FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE ANY TIME A VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR IS INSTALLED.

3. Manual Transaxle:

A) Apply Lock N Seal, P/N 4318031, to the threaded hole in the MTX extension. Care should be taken to avoid getting Lock N Seal inside the case or in the oil.

B) Apply one drop of Lock N Seal to the new mounting screw, P/N 6501714.

C) Install new mounting screw.

IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN THE ATTACHING SCREW TO 60 IN. LBS. AND THEN BACK THE SCREW OFF 1 FULL TURN. FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE ANY TIME A WEHICLE SPEED SENSOR IS INSTALLED

4. Install the vehicle speed sensor wire harness connector.

5. Repeat the diagnostic procedure to confirm that the vehicle speed sensor is functioning properly.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.