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Dorman 917-635 Vehicle Speed Sensor
Overview of Dorman Vehicle Speed Sensor 917-635
The Dorman 917-635 Vehicle Speed Sensor is designed for accurate speed measurement in select Chevrolet, GMC, and Oldsmobile models. This sensor features a durable plastic housing and a blade bullet terminal type, ensuring reliable electrical connections without the need for a wiring harness.
- Terminal Type: Blade bullet for secure electrical contact
- Housing Material: Durable plastic construction
- Wiring Harness: Not included, sensor only
- Package Contents: Single vehicle speed sensor
- Compatible with Chevrolet Astro, GMC Safari, Oldsmobile Bravada, and more
Detailed Product Description
The Dorman 917-635 vehicle speed sensor is engineered to provide precise speed data to the vehicleβs computer system. Its plastic housing offers resistance to environmental factors, while the blade bullet terminal type ensures a stable electrical connection. This sensor is compatible with various Chevrolet, GMC, and Oldsmobile models including the Astro, Bravada, K3500, S10, S15, Safari, and Sonoma. The absence of a wiring harness means it is intended as a direct replacement sensor, requiring the existing harness for installation.
Applications and Common Issues Addressed
- Helps resolve inaccurate speedometer readings
- Addresses transmission shifting problems related to speed sensor failure
- Corrects issues with cruise control malfunction
- Prevents engine performance problems caused by faulty speed data
- Eliminates diagnostic trouble codes related to vehicle speed sensor faults
Installation Notes and Tips
Installation of the Dorman 917-635 sensor requires removal of the old sensor and connection to the existing wiring harness. Since the wiring harness is not included, ensure the original harness is in good condition before installation. The blade bullet terminal type allows for straightforward electrical connection. It is recommended to verify sensor alignment and secure mounting to avoid signal interruptions.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Dorman parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications. The 917-635 vehicle speed sensor undergoes quality checks to ensure durability and performance. Warranty coverage details should be confirmed at the point of purchase, as they may vary by distributor.
| Brand | Dorman |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 917-635 |
| Housing Material | Plastic |
| Package Contents | Vehicle Speed Sensor |
| Terminal Type | Blade Bullet |
| Wiring Harness Included | No |
This part fits 81 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Body Type | Drive Type | Transmission | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Automatic | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 2000 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 2000 | GMC | K3500 | Automatic | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 2000 | GMC | K3500 | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1999 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Automatic | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1999 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1999 | GMC | K3500 | Automatic | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1999 | GMC | K3500 | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Astro | AWD | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1998 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Automatic | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1998 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1998 | GMC | K3500 | Automatic | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1998 | GMC | K3500 | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1997 | Chevrolet | Astro | AWD | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1997 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Automatic | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1997 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1997 | GMC | K3500 | Automatic | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1997 | GMC | K3500 | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1997 | Oldsmobile | Bravada | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | |||
| 1996 | Chevrolet | Astro | AWD | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1996 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Automatic | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1996 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1996 | GMC | K3500 | Automatic | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1996 | GMC | K3500 | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1996 | Oldsmobile | Bravada | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | |||
| 1995 | Chevrolet | Astro | AWD | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1995 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Automatic | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1995 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1995 | Chevrolet | S10 | RWD | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | |
| 1995 | GMC | K3500 | Automatic | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1995 | GMC | K3500 | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1995 | GMC | Sonoma | RWD | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | Astro | AWD | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1994 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Automatic | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1994 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1994 | Chevrolet | S10 | RWD | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | |
| 1994 | GMC | K3500 | Automatic | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1994 | GMC | K3500 | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1994 | GMC | Sonoma | RWD | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | |
| 1994 | Oldsmobile | Bravada | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | |||
| 1993 | Chevrolet | Astro | AWD | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1993 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Automatic | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1993 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1993 | Chevrolet | S10 | RWD | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | |
| 1993 | GMC | K3500 | Automatic | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1993 | GMC | K3500 | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1993 | GMC | Sonoma | RWD | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | |
| 1993 | Oldsmobile | Bravada | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | |||
| 1992 | Chevrolet | Astro | AWD | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1992 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Automatic | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1992 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1992 | Chevrolet | S10 | RWD | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | |
| 1992 | GMC | K3500 | Automatic | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1992 | GMC | K3500 | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1992 | GMC | Sonoma | RWD | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | |
| 1992 | Oldsmobile | Bravada | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | |||
| 1991 | Chevrolet | Astro | AWD | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1991 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Standard Cab Pickup | N/A | Borg Warner Transfer Case; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW); Packaging Type: Box | ||
| 1991 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Extended Cab Pickup | N/A | Borg Warner Transfer Case; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW); Packaging Type: Box | ||
| 1991 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Cab & Chassis | N/A | Borg Warner Transfer Case; Packaging Type: Box | ||
| 1991 | Chevrolet | S10 | RWD | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | |
| 1991 | GMC | K3500 | Standard Cab Pickup | N/A | Borg Warner Transfer Case; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW); Packaging Type: Box | ||
| 1991 | GMC | K3500 | Extended Cab Pickup | N/A | Borg Warner Transfer Case; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW); Packaging Type: Box | ||
| 1991 | GMC | K3500 | Cab & Chassis | N/A | Borg Warner Transfer Case; Packaging Type: Box | ||
| 1991 | GMC | Sonoma | RWD | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | |
| 1991 | Oldsmobile | Bravada | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | |||
| 1990 | Chevrolet | Astro | AWD | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1990 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Standard Cab Pickup | N/A | Borg Warner Transfer Case; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW); Packaging Type: Box | ||
| 1990 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Extended Cab Pickup | N/A | Borg Warner Transfer Case; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW); Packaging Type: Box | ||
| 1990 | Chevrolet | S10 | RWD | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | |
| 1990 | GMC | K3500 | Standard Cab Pickup | N/A | Borg Warner Transfer Case; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW); Packaging Type: Box | ||
| 1990 | GMC | K3500 | Extended Cab Pickup | N/A | Borg Warner Transfer Case; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW); Packaging Type: Box | ||
| 1990 | GMC | S15 | RWD | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | |
| 1989 | Chevrolet | Astro | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | ||
| 1989 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Standard Cab Pickup | N/A | Borg Warner Transfer Case; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW); Packaging Type: Box | ||
| 1989 | Chevrolet | K3500 | Extended Cab Pickup | N/A | Borg Warner Transfer Case; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW); Packaging Type: Box | ||
| 1989 | Chevrolet | S10 | RWD | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | |
| 1989 | GMC | K3500 | Standard Cab Pickup | N/A | Borg Warner Transfer Case; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW); Packaging Type: Box | ||
| 1989 | GMC | K3500 | Extended Cab Pickup | N/A | Borg Warner Transfer Case; w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW); Packaging Type: Box | ||
| 1989 | GMC | S15 | RWD | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. | |
| 1989 | GMC | Safari | Manual | N/A | Proper installation of the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor is crucial for optimal performance. |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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