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Hi, I had this problem some years ago, the first thing you can check is the speed sensor (some small gears over the transmission).
If the speed sensor is ok, then, as in my case, may be a faulty connection in the speed/tach panel, I removed the full panel, open the case and see that the solder connections were broken, so I just resoldered them and that corrected the problem.
If you are not familiar with electrictronics or soldering, is better to look for a car instruments workshop.
What else can I help you with?
1992 Jeep Cherokee speedometer not working?
It is probably a bad speed sensor. The speed sensor is located on the transmission and sends a signal to the speedometer. It acts like a speedometer cable only sending electronic pulses instead of turning like a cable does.
My tachometer only works about once per year. How do you check for loose connections on the tachometer in a 99 Honda Civic Si?
If the tachometer only works a few times a year the VSS is malfunctioning. This can occur when oil is spilled on the unit and messes with the sensor. Cleaning the sensor will allow the tachometer to work properly.
Why do the instrument panel gauges on 1998 Pathfinder have correct readings sometimes and incorrect readings at other times first the gas temp speedometer then odometer and tachometer?
If striking the dashboard encourages or clears the fault then either a bad earth or bad solder joints on the membrane sheet behind the dials.
Does the tachometer in a 2004 Santa Fe effect engine performance when it stops working?
The tachometer in a 2004 Santa Fe primarily serves as an instrument to display engine RPM, helping the driver understand when to shift gears for optimal performance. If it stops working, it does not directly affect engine performance; however, it can lead to inefficient driving habits, such as shifting at inappropriate times, which may indirectly impact fuel efficiency and engine wear over time. Therefore, while the engine itself will continue to run, the lack of a functioning tachometer can hinder the driver's ability to operate the vehicle optimally.
Function of tachometer?
A tachometer is a gauge that measures mechanical rotation, and typically reads out in "RPM" or revolutions per minute. Such a gauge can be used anywhere where a measurement of speed of rotation is needed, but the most common use is to measure how many times in a minute the crankshaft of your car's engine turns, which would indicate to the car's driver how hard the car's engine is working at any given moment.
Peugeot 406 - speedometer problem have fitted new clutch speedometer stopeed working replaced sensor on geaqrbox and behind instrument panel still not working can anyone help?
Same problem. My speedometer sometimes works, sometimes it stops for days and than pops back. It can even start and stop several times on a small trip. there is also a speed sensor located in the rear of glove box witch is not difficult to replace and this will cure the problem this sensor can be got at a local scrap yard for very little money
What is the 0-60 times for the 2005 jetta gli?
7.0 seconds to 7.5
Why would the speedometer on a 1995 Pathfinder work some times and freeze other times?
I have a first generation Pathfinder (1991) and the needle has contacted the face of the speedometer. I drilled a small hole in the plastic and used a small wire to bend the arm from touching. jimbolyard@yahoo.com My mechanic said that my speedometer cable ('95 Pathfinder 4wd automatic) had stretched. Since this repair was over $200, I opted for the quasi-fix: I hit the trip reset. This gets the speedometer working again about 75% of the time. It's been this way for the pass 3 years and has not gotten any worse.
Speedometer not working how do you fix on rover 75?
Check the cable to see if it is connected if all is well you could possibly need a new one In Ford's..sometimes the speedometer cable might need lubed as it gets older instead of replacing the whole speedometer. Outside the passenger compartment firewall inside the engine compartment under the hood near the driver's side, you might see where the cable comes out and connects to the cable going to the wheel. A lot of times you can disconnect this connection and drop oil down the cable and that will solve a speedometer which varies while driving.
Why does 94 cavalier an automatic not shift gears sometimes but does other times and speedometer not always work?
sounds like the speed sensor. it sends a signal to both the speedometer and the transmission
Why would the speedometer stop working on 97 Kia Sportage?
have you checked the gears in the final drive of the gear box and the sensor. (if it is electric) they are made from plastic in my 20 years experience i have seen this problem many times. (garage owner and mechanic).
Will an autometer number 19304 tachometer work on a 20hp Kohler twin engine?
A tachometer works by measuring how many time a spark plug fires. If the tachometer is designed to determine the rpm of an 8 cylinder engine it will not show the correct speed of a 2 cylinder engine. If I remember correctly if the tachometer designed for an 8 cylinder is used on a 4 cylinder engine it will show twice the number of actual rpm. So an 8 cylinder tachometer used on a 2 cylinder engine will show 4 times the actual rpm of the 2 cylinder engine. If you check around there are special tachometers designed for 2 cylinder engines.
