Help A Gal Fix Her Rig...Speed-o stuck

Kill 'em with kindness

Well, it could be something as simple as a speedometer cable. There is a cable that runs from the back of the speedo to the transmission. They fail on older vehicles a lot. GM's instrument clusters are known to have troubles too. The cable can be purchased from the local parts store. Pick one up and with a little creativity you could add it to the Valentines gift for him. Tuck it under a cute set of boxers and throw in a Home Depot gift card. Don't say anything....guys can always turn a simple request into a nagging situation. The cable will say it all.

If the cable doesn't fix the trouble then take it to a speedometer shop in your area.

Hammer

Try hitting it with a hammer! LOL just kidding, in a goofy mood today!

I've been tempted to get a hammer from time to time.

I think the 90's used a Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) that is located on the back of the speedometer. If it has gone bad it should set the check engine light and will give you a code stating so.

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GaryL said:

I think the 90's used a Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) that is located on the back of the speedometer. If it has gone bad it should set the check engine light and will give you a code stating so.

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I believe he's right. No more cables for speedos.