speedometer does not always work

2001 BMW 530I
118,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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MOSES HANDYMAN
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it works sometimes and sometimes it does not work. i bought the car with 18' wheels i did change the speed sensor, but the speedometer does not work. i have a check engine light that the shop told me is the speed sensor in the transmission. what do i do?
Feb 23, 2017 at 5:30 AM
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if there is a code for the speed sensor, either the sensor is faulty or there is a wiring problem from the sensor to the PCM, you will have to investigate both of these and make sure that the sensor plug is tight and secure,
Feb 26, 2017 at 4:09 AM