Does cruise control affect speedometer?
Cruise control does not work The speedometer sensor is also a critical component in the proper operation of a vehicle’s cruise control. As a safety measure, automotive manufacturers engineer the cruise control in a way that if the speedometer sensor is acting up, it won’t engage the cruise control at all.
Is the speedometer connected to the odometer?
Speedometer, instrument that indicates the speed of a vehicle, usually combined with a device known as an odometer that records the distance traveled.
What does a speedometer & odometer indicate?
A speedometer measure the speed of a vehicle in motion. It records the speed in km/h. Odometer records the distance travelled by the vehicle. Odometer is also used by people who construct road and survey lands.
What to do if your speedometer doesn’t work?
Replacing the bad speed sensor will solve this issue. Also, if speedometer in your Chevy stops working or reads erratically, test the cruise control out. The cruise control uses the same sensors as your speedometer. If the cruise is working and the check engine light is on, the problem is likely with the speedometer itself.
How much does it cost to replace a Speedo sensor?
I JUST replaced the speedo sensor with oem parts from the dealership. it costed me $56.00 and it came with the sensor and the male plug in with three wires. I stripped the wires coming from the truck, and mated them to the new male plug in, and put in the new speedo sensor, and no luck. speedo and odometer are still not working.:banghead:
Why is my speedometer not working on my Chevy Trailblazer?
Your Chevrolet’s speedometer gives important readings about your current speed. If you are experiencing problems with yours, don’t fret — these issues are common and easily fixed (usually). In fact, TrailBlazer speedometer problems are one of the most common topics discussed on popular Chevy online forums.