I would suspect the speed sensor has gone bad.
No, because the transmission control module and speedometer will not line up, so it will not work.
what exactly is wrong?
1996 and newer have an electronic speedometer and a vehicle speed sensor that operates your electronic speedometer and also sends a signal to the powertrain control module (PCM) The PCM uses this signal to control several different functions of the engine and transmission.. Your 1996 doesn't have a conventional speedometer cable.
One of the speed sensors runs the speedometer/odometer and transmission shift patterns, other speed sensors run the abs and or traction control.
It does not have a cable. It is all controled by the PCM. Power train control module / COMPUTER.
your tcm (trans. control module) will store a code and the symptoms will include inop. speedometer or out of calibration.
Theres a speed control sensor on the transmission which went on my 1992 they replaced it and now its fine.
Typically, you can find the transmission modulator valve near the rear of the transmission. Its function is to control and regulate pressure.
The vehicle speed sensor is mounted on the transmission, but on 2000 and later models the VSS is combined with the rear axle sensor located on top of the differential. The powertrain control module uses the sensor input signal for several different engine and transmission control functions. The VSS signal also drives the speedometer on the instrument panel.
This is a function of the token ring topology.
it is a speed limiter of engine...control speed respect to load....
Cruise will NOT work if the speedometer has a problem