Snib

Hi,

On my way to the gym this morning my check engine came on but everything else seemed to be running fine. On my way home from the gym, the check engine was still on but now neither my speedometer or odometer are working. The RPM, gas, and temperature gauges are functioning properly. I was already planning on bringing it in on Sunday to get a new B pipe installed so I'll have to have them check out this new situation. Any ideas in the meantime?

Thanks!
Snib

RemyL31

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On my old 98, the speedometer/odometer got intermittent...It seemed to not work for the first few minutes of driving, then start working...very annoying...

I took it out, messed with the connection, but didn't get it back to normal...

(I researched and it seemed that people said the speedo would have to be rebuilt)

end result: I bought the whole cluster off of ebay with the same mileage... around $100 bucks

98sleepy

My 98 sedan wasn't working either, so I switched out the vss(speed sensor) and it started working again. Search on this forum because somebody posted on here how to check to see if the speed sensor is getting the right voltage.

Firearmor

There is a circuit board on the back of your speedometer that you can change out. This allows you to buy any working speedometer cluster from a 94-97 accord or 96-00 civic and just replace the chip on the back of yours. You get to keep your miles and it is ALOT cheaper than a new one. Be sure to check your local junk yards and used parts places for a cluster. They will be the cheapest. A used cluster should run you around $50.

hb pickup

The speedo/odo went intermittant in my 96 and it was the gauge. No CEL though. U can check the VSS for a 5volt pulse by jacking up the front enough to rotate the front wheels. Put a voltmeter on the blu/white wire @ the VSS connector & u should get a 5v pulse as the wheels are turning. If thats ok check for the same signal to the cluster @ the large connector in the center, 11th slot from the left. Also from what i remember, @ the back of the gauge one of the mounting screws is the signal input (another one is 12v power and a 3rd is ground for the gauge & the 4th isn't anything).

asianboy781

maybe the sensor crap out
that check engine light probly telling you that its getting no signal from the vss
, i drove a 99 dx manual while the car is at a stop the speed would go up to 30 and the trip still moving
now that i dont want to get into but yeah have it check out at an auto store
they scan it for free