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Speedometer still not working after replacing VSS - Now what?
'96 Civic LX w/manual transmission; 175K miles.
My speedometer/odometer suddenly become wildly erratic recently and moments later the "Check Engine Light" illuminated. After researching the symtoms on this board and others, I replaced the vehicle speed sensor but the problem remains. I will read the OBD failure code tomorrow. Any and all other suggestions would be appreciated. |
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Speedometer still not working after replacing VSS - Now what?
TeGGeR® wrote:
> You replaced the VSS *before* checking the error code? I think the cart and > the horse somehow got reversed from their proper order here. > > The MIL is just an idiot light that can indicate over 200 specific errors. You make a point, but consider that, based on logic as well as the experiences of others, the symptoms strongly pointed to the VSS. Further, the vast majority of MIL errors appear to bear no relation to speedometer/odometer failures. Other than the VSS or its associated wiring, it seems that the problem would have to lie within the ECM itself. |
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jim beam wrote:
> the question still is, why didn't you test or do any diagnostics? your > handle contains the word "engineer" after all. normally, if google > points towards the vss, that would make it the first thing to test. > once confirmed, you can replace. if not confirmed, revert to a more > methodical diagnosis route. > > and you still need to check the mil code - there are no less than six > non vendor-specific codes relevant. The only test I'm equipped to do on a VSS is to swap it with another and observe whether the original problem remains. This is a legitimate troubleshooting technique. And for a relatively low cost (lower than what is typically charged for checking MIL codes), this is what I did. And, as I said, I will have the MIL code scanned. My original post wasn't seeking critiques of my troubleshooting methodology. Rather, I am inquiring whether someone could venture a possible explanation (other than the VSS, related wiring, or ECU) for the cause of the problem I have described. |
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Speedometer still not working after replacing VSS - Now what?
wrote in news:1158810558.784842.315300
@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com: > > My original post wasn't seeking critiques of my troubleshooting > methodology. Rather, I am inquiring whether someone could venture a > possible explanation (other than the VSS, related wiring, or ECU) for > the cause of the problem I have described. NOBODY KNOWS until you GET THE CODE. Capisce? If the code comes up VSS and yet it's not, then you have one issue. If the code comes up something else, then you have another issue. -- TeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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Speedometer still not working after replacing VSS - Now what?
My '96 Civic had the exact symptoms 2 years ago. It turned out to be a
short in the wiring harness where it is routed under the intake manifold. If I'm not mistaken, the problem has been reported by others in this ng. It might be the source of your problem too. |
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Speedometer still not working after replacing VSS - Now what?
My '96 Civic had the exact symptoms 2 years ago. It turned out to be a
short in the wiring harness where it is routed under the intake manifold. If I'm not mistaken, the problem has been reported by others in this ng. It might be the source of your problem too. |
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Speedometer still not working after replacing VSS - Now what?
wrote: > My '96 Civic had the exact symptoms 2 years ago. It turned out to be a > short in the wiring harness where it is routed under the intake > manifold. > > If I'm not mistaken, the problem has been reported by others in this > ng. It might be the source of your problem too. Extra Info: http://groups.google.com/group/rec.a...5ce15b490ac1a7 http://downloads.hondatech.info/Auto...n/x99-029e.pdf |
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