Speedometer/ABS dead

[Matthew Zahorik <matt@xxxxxxxx>]

I got in the car today, and the ABS light was lit.  I started driving and 
the speedometer and odometer no longer move.  This is an '99 528i (E39)

I checked all fuses, and they all seem fine.

Checked TIS, and it's not too clear.  It mentions that ABS sensors 
manufactured before 3/99 may crack and fail, but it doesn't mention 
anything about how that relates to the speedometer/odometer.

What sensor(s) are used to detect speed?  If more than one, which ones must 
fail for the speedometer/odometer and ABS to fail to operate?  Could it 
just be the speed signal to the cluster?

Car otherwise operates fine.  With a speedometer these cars are difficult 
to drive without exceeding the speed limit.  Without a speedometer it is 
much, much more difficult... (:

Thanks!

- Matt
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