Months ago I noticed that my speedometer is not reading correctly base on my rpm. Then today I finally replaced my VSS (base on research I did here) and still my speedometer is still off by at least 15mph (again this is base on my rpm). What do you think guys the problem? What else to check? I feel like I wasted my $150 for nothing. please help.


Modified by civic91 at 8:48 AM 9/10/2007

 

what year car, what transmission and what size tires are on the car...let me know and ill get back to you with some ideas...

 

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It a 1995 GSR, tire is stock size.

 

Anybody have the same problem like mine? What's the fix? Need help

 

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Tire size will not affect the indicated speed in the cluster.

To the OP, have you verified that the tachometer is correct? Have the gauge needle been removed?

 

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Tire size will not affect the indicated speed in the cluster.

To the OP, have you verified that the tachometer is correct? Have the gauge needle been removed?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Never touch the needle. This morning on the way to work, my rpm is around 2.5k (5th gear) and my speed is still 20mph. The speedometer needle is moving very slowly.

 

You have a 91? Have you checked the cable connection in the cluster?

 

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I have a 1995 GSR. No, I haven't check the cable connection in the cluster. How do I check the cable in my cluster?

 

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I have a 1995 GSR. No, I haven't check the cable connection in the cluster. How do I check the cable in my cluster? </TD></TR></TABLE>

You do not have a speedometer cable in a 1995 GSR. From your SN, I thought that you had a 91.

If you have another cluster, swap it to check the gauge operation.

 

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You do not have a speedometer cable in a 1995 GSR. From your SN, I thought that you had a 91.

If you have another cluster, swap it to check the gauge operation.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Is there any other way to check the gauge operation since I don't have another cluster!

 

The Helm manual mentioned something about measuring the pulse frequency from the VSS. That isn't something the average multimeter can handle.

 

But I just put a brand new VSS.

 

You could have a bad connection.

 

check the pins in the connector my friend has a similar problem.. the terminals had corrodid away and had a bad connection.. with a new connector problem was solved!

 

I know this is an old thread but I had to correct something for anyone reading this.

Actually, that's not true. If you change the stock diameter of the rim+tire, the speedometer won't reflect the correct speed.