jaredmac11

I'm currently having issues with my speedometer. It doesnt affect performance, but the speedometer will drop to the floor at times and the odo will blank out. I dont believe the odometer rolls when this happens so my mileage is starting to become a bit off.

I replaced the speed sensor and the issue popped up that day. I believe its the instrument cluster, I just dont have the ability to rip it out and send it in for repair since its my daily driver..

Im curious how common this issue is. If I can find a junkyard car with around as many miles, I may just replace it, unless its a common issue..

808mcv20l

you can replace the speedo but your mileage will be off. you can have the new replacement cluster programmed by some repair places. if it's your daily, I would find a replacement and send that one in for odometer adjustment.

or you can attempt what speedkar9 has done and reprogram the PIC chip that records the mileage.

DRACO A5OG

+1, send it in for refurb, after so many miles the solder joints or components wear out.

tomf

Why did you replace the speed sensor? Because the problem began after you replaced a speed sensor I'd verify all the speed detection system components (where you replaced the speed sensor) are operating correctly.

I recently replaced a hub. Then two months later my speedometer would drop to zero. Turned out the ABS tone ring on the hub had broken free from the spindle. This caused erroneous data to be sent to the ECU which somehow caused the speedometer to stop working intermittently. Initially this was the only indication something was wrong. Eventually I got various errors as described in the link. See this link for complete details if you are interested. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-...mil-p0500.html

speedkar9

Start with cleaning and re-seating the connectors behind the instrument cluster.

TaninAuto

Hi, Tanin Auto Electronix here. If these suggestions don't work and the instrument cluster is still not working, we can do the repair for you. The cost depends on the year of the car.

Otherwise, we can help locate a refurbished cluster for you. If you locate a working junkyard cluster, you can also send it in to us for refurbishing and odometer reprogramming. Here is the link to the Gauge Cluster odometer correction:

http://www.taninautoelectronix.com/G...do_correct.htm

Feel free to PM us with any questions at all. We are happy to help out!

Thanks,