What would cause the odometer to stop working?
If both your odometer and speedometer are not working, then it’s likely your speed sensor needs to be replaced. These are easily installed and located near the back of your transmission. If only your odometer is busted, then it’s likely the gears that turn the odometer have broken.
Is it hard to fix odometer?
However, you can repair an odometer fairly easily. The odometer stops working because the gear within the odometer has worn out. You’ll need no special tools to do this, but you must know what to watch out for or you could permanently damage the speedometer that is housed in the same gauge as the odometer.
Can I sell my car if the odometer is broken?
You may drive a car with a broken odometer in most states. If you sell the car, you must inform the buyer that the odometer does not work. Car dealers are subject to strict laws to prevent odometer tampering.
How much does it cost to replace odometer?
The cost of repairing can run as high as $200 – $500 if you visit a mechanic, and you must make a decision about whether this is the right option for you or not. When your odometer ceases to work, most people assume they must replace the unit, which can get quite expensive.
Why did my speedometer stop working on my 1993 Toyota?
93 was sorta the crossover point, you could have cable or electronic. To find out for sure, get under your truck and look. Once you locate it and determine what you have, check it for obvious problems (loose, broken wire, etc).
Why is the odometer on my car not working?
Initial guess was that the gear was broken, luckily it was a wrong guess. Disassembling the unit showed that the gear was just not rotating together with the axle, and hence the ODOMETER wouldn’t work. These meters cost hundreds of ringgit but they’re not difficult to fix. I’d repair these than to pay a fortune for a new one. Loading…
What to do if your speed sensor stops working?
That way at lest you know that the sensor and the harness are okay.\\:” INSPECT VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR negative (–) lead to terminal 2. negative (–) lead to terminal 2. (c) Revolve shaft. or more between terminal 3 and 2. of the speed sensor shaft. If operation is not as specified, replace the sensor.
What to do if your Speedo stops working?
Starting to wonder if the instrument cluster that I bought off ebay already had speedo issues. http://www.ebay.com/itm/180851724564?item=180851724564&viewitem=&vxp=mtr Kinda touchy but worked for me. Leave the cover off the inst. cluster. Use GPS to determine speed and pull the speedo needle and reset according to GPS.