What does it mean when your odometer stops working?
When your odometer ceases to work, most people assume they must replace the unit, which can get quite expensive. However, you can repair an odometer fairly easily. The odometer stops working because the gear within the odometer has worn out.
Is the odometer the same gauge as the speedometer?
Also note: the speedometer and odometer are part of the same gauge collectively referred to as the “speedometer gauge.” Disconnect the negative cable from your car’s battery. Using a flat head screwdriver, gently pry the gasket around the edge of the face of your speedometer gauge away from the dash and remove the gasket.
How do you reset the odometer on a car?
Grasp the post that is used to reset the trip odometer and gently pull it from the gauge. Do this slowly; if you feel any resistance as you are pulling, place a finger under the dial of the gauge and press upward where the post passes through and connects into the motor casing.
Is it OK to replace the speedometer needle?
The working parts of a speedometer gauge are extremely fragile, particularly the speedometer needle, so work slowly and with as much patience and caution as you can muster, or you will wind up paying to replace the entire gauge.
What should I do if my odometer is not working?
The good news is that this is an easy fix, as demonstrated by YouTuber Chris Fix. If both your odometer and speedometer are not working, then it’s likely your speed sensor needs to be replaced.
Why does my odometer stop spinning when I hit 200, 000 miles?
The only way you’ll know if your car hits the 200,000 mile mark is by having a functioning odometer. But the plastic gears that turn an analog odometer have a tendency to break, which causes the odometer to stop spinning. The good news is that this is an easy fix, as demonstrated by YouTuber Chris Fix.
Where is the speedometer and odometer located?
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.