Why is my odometer not showing?
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.
Where do I find my odometer reading?
To read an odometer, look for the small rectangle usually containing five or six numbers. It is typically located near the speedometer. If your vehicle is newer, it may be digital. If your vehicle is older or less luxurious, it will be a physical, mechanical set of numbers.
How can I check my car mileage without odometer?
There are 7 ways to obtain a vehicle’s mileage reading without an odometer:
- Using a vehicle history report.
- Maintenance records.
- Online telematics such as OnStar.
- Mileage data from vehicle key chip memory.
- Advanced technical measures.
- Odometer Scan Tool / Mileage Scanner.
- Dealership Service Department.
Is it illegal to have no odometer?
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.
Does odometer reading have to be exact?
The answer is simple: although vehicle odometer readings are close to the actual mileage traveled, they are not precise. Surprisingly, there is no federal law that regulates odometer accuracy. A FOX19 report on odometer readings found that four vehicles of different makes all registered inaccurate readings.
How do I know if my odometer is tampering?
The first way to detect odometer rollback fraud is to compare the mileage on the odometer with the mileage number on the vehicle maintenance or inspection records and CARFAX vehicle history report. Reparations and inspections normally record the mileage number.
Can you tell if an odometer has rolled over?
Examine the title history report and locate the disclosed odometer readings stated from each prior owner. This will help you gauge whether the vehicle odometer has “rolled over” the 100K mark more than once.
Can you buy a car with broken odometer?
It is illegal to operate a car with the odometer disconnected with the intent to later deceive a buyer as to the actual mileage. Deceiving a buyer in this manner is punishable as fraud.