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Jan 18, 2003 | 11:55 AM

respectblades

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speedometer works when it wants to

ok my speedometer only works when it wants too

give me your input

Jan 18, 2003 | 11:56 AM

respectblades

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Re: speedometer works when it wants to (respectblades)

i forgot to say its a 94 civic hatchback cx

Jan 18, 2003 | 02:19 PM

Chiovnidca

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Re: speedometer works when it wants to (respectblades)

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ok my speedometer only works when it wants too

give me your input

Does the CEL come on? Are there any codes stored?

Jan 18, 2003 | 02:48 PM

tommyboy

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Re: speedometer works when it wants to (respectblades)

Clean out the spedo sensor with some Q-tips there may be some water in there. Same thing happed to me Christmas nite.

Jan 18, 2003 | 07:03 PM

DeSolMan007

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Re: speedometer works when it wants to (tommyboy)

On the tranny you will notice there is an electrical connector on top. That is your VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor). If the clip is loose or the wires going into the clip are lose your speedometer will not work

I had the same problem with my car. Took it to Honda and got a new clip installed. I only cost 1 hour labor, $58.

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