Odometer stopped working today...
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Odometer stopped working today...
So after getting something to eat with some car buddies, we head over to work on one of their cars and halfway their i notice that my odometer wasn't working. After getting to their house, i turned it off and play with turning the car OFF and to RUN to try and get the odometer to work. Well when it did turn on it refreshed the mileage and when i started the car it turned off again.
Now after searching the boards, i read that most peoples speedometers also quit working and it all needs to be replaced or the speedometer sensor in the transmission is bad or loose. My speedometer works still and the backlight still works for the odometer so i guess we can go from there.
And i also was wondering what the clicking noise is when the odometer turns on? If you turn the key to run and watch for when the odometer turns on, you can here something activate. Is that the speedo sensor?
Now after searching the boards, i read that most peoples speedometers also quit working and it all needs to be replaced or the speedometer sensor in the transmission is bad or loose. My speedometer works still and the backlight still works for the odometer so i guess we can go from there.
And i also was wondering what the clicking noise is when the odometer turns on? If you turn the key to run and watch for when the odometer turns on, you can here something activate. Is that the speedo sensor?
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And i also was wondering what the clicking noise is when the odometer turns on? If you turn the key to run and watch for when the odometer turns on, you can here something activate. Is that the speedo sensor?
Also, if you have no luck w/ the speedo, drop me a PM. I have a few JDM speedos (Mazdaspeed, RE Amemiya, Knightsports, etc).
~Ramy
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Originally Posted by FDNewbie
The odometer turns on when you turn the key to the accessories position in the ignition. This also powers the fuel pump. That's what you're hearing activate, not the odometer
Also, if you have no luck w/ the speedo, drop me a PM. I have a few JDM speedos (Mazdaspeed, RE Amemiya, Knightsports, etc).
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Also, if you have no luck w/ the speedo, drop me a PM. I have a few JDM speedos (Mazdaspeed, RE Amemiya, Knightsports, etc).
~Ramy
No, i can hear the fuel pump activate. This clicking noise is coming from under the car just left of the passengers feet. That's why i wanted to know if the speedo clicks when it activates because somethings clicking down there.
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Originally Posted by Stix37867
I'll definetly think about the JDM ones. Do you have any pics?
No, i can hear the fuel pump activate. This clicking noise is coming from under the car just left of the passengers feet. That's why i wanted to know if the speedo clicks when it activates because somethings clicking down there.
No, i can hear the fuel pump activate. This clicking noise is coming from under the car just left of the passengers feet. That's why i wanted to know if the speedo clicks when it activates because somethings clicking down there.
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Originally Posted by 3GRX7
besides buying a new odometer...is there anything I can do to try & salvage mine? Also, if you buy a new one, what miloeage will show on the screen?
Wish me luck...
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A new speedo will have zero miles on it (obviously), unless the dealership you buy it from agrees to set it to a given mileage for ya, but I have yet to hear that, except in cases when they work on the car from start to finish, diagnose a faulty speedo (after about $250 of "diagnostic tests") THEN charge you for the speedo ($500+), THEN charge you to set the mileage, THEN charge you for the install. Whew. Good luck
~Ramy
PS: Disclaimer: Anyone who buys a different speedo (new or used) should MAKE SURE a certified mechanic records the original mileage and the new mileage so the title doesn't show a mileage discrepancy. Not only can that give you resale value problems, but insurance can give you a hard time too...
~Ramy
PS: Disclaimer: Anyone who buys a different speedo (new or used) should MAKE SURE a certified mechanic records the original mileage and the new mileage so the title doesn't show a mileage discrepancy. Not only can that give you resale value problems, but insurance can give you a hard time too...
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