Hey everyone. I have a 92 honda civic lx 4dr sedan. My tachometer goes nuts when I drive the car. This randomly occurs when ever it feels like it. I have had this problem before. Last year the same thing happened. Eventually my car started to go to zero rpm's and wanted to shut off. My distributor had died. I replaced it, however, months later I still have the same problem. Anyone have an idea what this could be?

Samurai Hakai


Modified by samuraihakai at 11:38 AM 2/17/2005

 

you have a bad vss. Vhecicle speed sensor. brand new they run about 90 bucks you can find them used around 30-40. search the classifieds.

 

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Last year the same thing happened. Eventually my car started to go to zero rpm's and wanted to shut off. My distributor had died. </TD></TR></TABLE>

So is this an engine or a tach problem? Does the RPMs of the motor fluctuate, or is it just the tach?

 

before you buy anything make sure its not a loose ground. Check your grounds and make sure they are clean and tight (frame rail, valve cover, thermostat). If everything looks good then what i would do is swap out your gauge cluster with a friends to see if thats your problem, before blowing money.

 

The rpms of the motor are fluctuating.