My speedometer is not working and I know these vehicles have issues with the VSS so I plan to replace the part as well as check the fuses and connectors.

My question is this, I went to RockAuto.com to order the replacement sensor and they have two types listed for my car: (1996 EX Sedan)

1) BECK/ARNLEY Part # 0905059 - Manual Trans; CX Model; DX Model; EX Model; HX Model; LX Model; W/O ND

2) BECK/ARNLEY Part # 0905054 - Manual Trans; CX Model; DX Model; EX Model; HX Model; LX Model; W/ ND

I searched but couldn't find what the ND meant? Or, should I go with the more expensive Airtex replacement?

 

junkyard OEM.

 

I tired replacing it with one already, twice. Most I find are automatic, and the few manual ones I find are either gone or non-functional.

 

you can use the integra ones also....I would recommend junk yard findings also.

 

Is the CEL on? There should be a CEL if the VSS is malfunctioning.

And a malfunctioning speedo won't set off a CEL.

 

eBay all day long for $8 been running one for over a year no problems what so ever. Also mine didn't work until I pulled the fuse under the dash to reset it.

 

Godd info. thanks.

No CEL. The speedo just doesn't work. It will occasionally for brief moments then doesn't. By brief I mean 10-30 seconds on a 10 minute journey. It does this with different gauge clusters as well as with a different VSS. I fear I may have an electrical demom hiding in my car but, I want to go ahead and change out the VSS with a known good unit before I whip out the voltmeter.

Word, I'll try good ol' eBay. Which fuse? I'm assuming it's the one for the gauge cluster #15.

 

I believe ND stands for Nippon Denso.

 

Yea the 15 fuse. Also check the wiring especially around the intake manifold the wiring can be shorted out I've seen it happen before

 

Nippon Denso? You'll have to excuse me I'm new to Hondas

Word, thanks.

 

Plug that name into Google. You will see it is a brand/company.

 

Lol, I said I am new to Hondas. :p Apparently they make many parts, but, alternators were at the top of the list. Is that what determines which VSS to get?

 

96 civic 4 doors came in an EX trim?

 

Yup, I think the only feature this car doesn't have is cruise control. It has everything else.

Moon roof
ABS
Air conditioning
Power steering
Power windows
Power locks
Power mirrors

 

It has cruise control as well.