ohanahorse

Hi,
Read through all the treads that I could find on VSS. 96 LX and the speedometer bounces and sticks around 20 mph but only occasionally. Seems it may be the VSS?? Can they be cleaned (how) or is it a replace (best place to purchase). Car is new to my daughter and this is the only symptom thus far.
thanks

ezone

Got a CEL on?
P0500 or P0501 code??

No? Not a VSS problem.
Probably needs a speedometer..

ohanahorse

No CEL...
Don't know about codes yet...
Speedometer expensive?? and how much work to replace??

ezone

No CEL = no code. Need a speedo head (most likely).

Speedo could be cheap and easy, or expensive and difficult. Depends on your wallet and your abilities. It's a cakewalk for me.

Link to Majestic: http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...TER+COMPONENTS

ohanahorse

Not sure of the price of cake, but 122.00 is expensive...is there a write up somewhere on pulling the speed???
Are there other sources? Is this a common problem, or is getting a used one an option??
thanks

ezone

I told you that I can't evaluate your wallet or your abilities.
I do it for a living, the job is a cakewalk for me.

Site search here, google, youtube? Surely someone somewhere has made a video.

It IS a pretty common problem.
Junkyard will be "iffy".
Be careful with used parts. I looked in a catalog and found a half dozen different choices for a coupe alone.


Are you handy with electronics and soldering?

ohanahorse

Sorry you got your knickers in a knot...
was just wondering what the other options were for new and used and if someone had posted the process here as you say it's a common problem

thanks for the info

ezone

My panties are not in a wad, but I am sick. Hope this isn't that dang flu.

I just can't answer those questions. I did not bother to search for other answers.

I work for a dealer, there would only be one guaranteeable repair choice in our shop.

Try www.car-part.com

HTH

ohanahorse

Thanks for all the info...
Drinks lots of fluids!!! It's a nasty bug...