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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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Hi guys.

So i really dont know what to do here, i bought the civic in cash, private deal, on my way home my odometer stopped. =[[

How do i diagnose? Im already commiting fraud by driving with it broken!

Please help! i have 118,000 miles theres NO Reason for it to be made lower, I would just like to fix my car. =[

Pm me if you must, ill im asking is for a way to find out if its a fuse (i checked them) the cluster itself, or something else!

Google doesnt help much. and this is my last option as of now. idkkkkk please help i got screwed on this car and i dont know how to ask without people thinking bad things..

My google searches show people not getting any luck in this situation, and idk what to do. =[
 

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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 12:20 AM
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sigh...

Man, Im sorry guys. =[
 
Old Jan 28, 2012 | 04:48 AM
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If the speedo is not working as well, most likely the velocity speed sensor is shot.
 
Old Jan 28, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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Its ONLY the odometer.

well that and all my dash lights except the e brake and the "door ajar". Im not sure tho cuz it looks like the trunk light.

the guy at auto zone thinks its one of the speed sensor cables, i need a volt ometer to test that?
 

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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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Does the trip odometer work?

The speedometer and odometer work from the same sensor, power source, and wiring, so if the speedometer works it must be the unit in the dash.
 
Old Jan 28, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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meaning i need to replace the speedo cluster? Ive seen pictures of the speedo attached to the odometer.

My speedo works. I have NO way to track how many miles ive gone.

Any idea why my dash lights dont work?
 

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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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What year is the car ??
 
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 12:28 AM
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Its a 1998.
 
Old Jan 30, 2012 | 07:16 AM
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bump?
 
Old Jan 30, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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I got my cluster assembly for 25$ from the salvage yard. If it doesnt cost so much in your area, might just as well change the cluster.
 
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