i have a auto. 95 civic lx. my speedometer quit but it will bounce around and sometimes works. the odometer works if the speedometer works but i think it quits when the speedometer does. id like to check the sensor but i didnt get a manual or anything so could someone just tell me were to find it? and when i locate it what sould i look for?

 

If the speedo and odometer don't work:
A. COMMON: It's the Speedo Sensor on the transmission
B. RARE: The gear inside the transmission is broken
C. RARE: The wiring has a short somewhere

If the speedo doesn't work and the odometer works"
A. COMMON: It's the gauge in the cluster
B. RARE: The cluster's wire paths are messed up

 

The speedo sensor is on top of the transmission.
Now, this is a manual transmission so it'll look a little different. Plus, the starter isn't there either.

The label on the trans would be facing the front of the car.

 

but the sensors in the same place on an automatic, right? thanks guys!!!!

 

oh yeah....how do i test it? once i get it out, how do i know its broke???

 

Well, heck, I don't know how to test it other than borrowing one from someone you know. Sorry

 

The pictures show how to troubleshoot (with a multimeter) and, if necessary, to replace the speed sensor.

 

Thanks RonJ! I knew there was an actual way of testing it. lol, I just know a bunch of Honda gunkies so I can check things the wrong way.

 

thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!

 

ok so i took the car to Advance to get the cel read and the chick squirmed all under the dash and came out saying the car didnt have a plug for the tester. any thoughts?