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Old 12-27-2010, 10:48 AM
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what are the symptoms of a speedo cable that is on its way out? I think thats what is happening....lots of buzzing/intermittent when driving, gets worse when using accelerator, usually stops when stopped or slowing down. My old cavalier had same thing and I was told it was a speedometer cable. No issues with actual meter though.
 
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What are you driving?
 
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Old 12-28-2010, 07:14 PM
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You do not have a speedometer cable. The speedometer uses an electronic sensor in the back of the transmission (2wd) or transfer case (4wd).

Your problem is likely the cruise and/or throttle cable resting on the PCV hose and transmitting the noise from the PCV valve in through the throttle cable.
 
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