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Old 01-03-2013, 07:59 PM
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I recently baught a 91 honda accord and the speedometer doesn't work and the odometer barley works. What could be wrong with it and how do I fix it?
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Don't bother searching for any similar threads here. I'm sure those common issues/fixes don't apply to you.

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-accord-1990-2002-2/my-speedometer-doesnt-work-but-all-other-gauges-fine-2535433/

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-accord-1990-2002-2/speedo-works-when-wants-vss-not-2938775/

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-accord-1990-2002-2/speedometer-mileage-dont-work-can-someone-help-2341755/

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-accord-1990-2002-2/92-accord-speedometer-problems-2679064/

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-accord-1990-2002-2/speedometer-doesnt-always-work-1380213/

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-accord-1990-2002-2/97-honda-accord-speedometer-stopped-working-3091931/

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-accord-1990-2002-2/speedometer-odometer-arent-working-1274483/

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-accord-1990-2002-2/96-accord-odometer-not-working-2945181/

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-accord-1990-2002-2/speedometer-fix-2209241/

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-accord-1990-2002-2/1996-honda-accord-speedometer-issue-2206818/

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-accord-1990-2002-2/my-speedometer-not-working-how-fix-1968178/

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-accord-1990-2002-2/problems-speedometer-3052591/

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-accord-1990-2002-2/need-guidance-speedometer-stuck-20-problem-2956211/

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-accord-1990-2002-2/just-replaced-vss-speedometer-still-not-working-%22help%22-1381546/


That's just the first two pages from the Search function for the 90-02 Accord Section.
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I had the same problem with my 1990 Accord DX. It also ran like crap (idling below 1,000 RPMs and would even stall occasionally).

I went to my local junkyard, bought a Vehicle Speed Sensor (they're about $115 at the parts store, but I only paid $15 at the yard).

When I replaced it, I was pleased to see the odometer & speedometer working, but then quickly noticed the drastic improvement in engine performance - bonus!

Give that a shot, It'll probably work - just be VERY careful not to lose the tiny little spindle that's resting within the sensor, it can fall out very easily.
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Any updates?
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Any updates?
I checked about that speed sensor. When I try to look up the sensor for a 91 accord dx, it adks me for which engine, and it goes on to list of different engine models which I have no clue which engine type I have. All I know is that its SHOC. So I wanna make sure I buy the right one
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Would that also make the odometor work too?
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