What to do if your Speedo is not working?

What to do if your Speedo is not working?

If both your speedo and odometer are not working, you may have a different fault and it is best to contact me before sending your cluster. WHAT I DO: Upon receipt of your instrument cluster I bench test and confirm the described fault. I then disassemble the cluster and repair the fault.

Is it possible to repair a speedometer cluster?

In most cases after we do your repair/rebuild, you will never have another problem, and most likely the repair will outlast the vehicle. Speedometer Repair, Cluster Repair, we do it all. We service nearly all makes and models! We don’t just repair the cluster. In many cases, we rebuild/refurbish your entire circuit board!

Can a US Speedo have an instrument cluster apart?

While US Speedo has your instrument cluster apart, you may want to take advantage of great discounts on our Custom Speedometer Upgrades. Want to add LED lighting, one of our custom gauge faces or new lens and needles?

What to do if your instrument cluster is not working?

This is a common fault with your car and I can repair it for you. Simply send me your instrument cluster. If both your speedo and odometer are not working, you may have a different fault and it is best to contact me before sending your cluster. WHAT I DO: Upon receipt of your instrument cluster I bench test and confirm the described fault.

Test across for continuity. Otherwise, try each of the fixing screws for continuity to your sender plug, only those on the PCB though as the others only work the cam belt light. They cannot fail the car if the speedo does not work. It has to be illegible, obviously damaged or not illuminated.

What happens if your speedometer is not working?

Apparently the speedo has been a testable item since 2012 “The car will fail if a speedometer is not fitted, is incomplete, inoperative, has a dial glass broken/missing or cannot be illuminated.” It has to be “clearly inoperative”. It has to be “clearly inoperative”. Click to expand… Which it is. Unfortunately. Continuity test.

Why are the lights on my dash not working?

Flip the switch or turn the dial or knob up and see if the lights on your dash come on or get brighter. If adjusting the switch doesn’t work, you may have a blown fuse or bad lightbulb. Or, the entire switch may be faulty, in which case, have it replaced by a certified mechanic.

How to check the odometer on a Speedo?

1, check to see if the odometer works while the speedo doesn’t. I found mine after the needle stopped for bore than the usual 400 yards and saw the counters turning. Test across the tracks on the PCB. 2, Run your test wires to the test plug you made up and have that fitted to the vehicle while you go for a spin and see if you get the same pulses.

Test across for continuity. Otherwise, try each of the fixing screws for continuity to your sender plug, only those on the PCB though as the others only work the cam belt light. They cannot fail the car if the speedo does not work. It has to be illegible, obviously damaged or not illuminated.

Why is my speedometer and odometer not working?

Speedometer/Odometer not working but Speed sensor OK. My 1994 80 series has just failed its MOT because the speedometer is not working. No speed displayed and the odometer does not turn. Assuming it was the Hall speed sensor I bought a 2nd hand one and swapped it in.

Flip the switch or turn the dial or knob up and see if the lights on your dash come on or get brighter. If adjusting the switch doesn’t work, you may have a blown fuse or bad lightbulb. Or, the entire switch may be faulty, in which case, have it replaced by a certified mechanic.

Where is the speed sensor on a Speedo?

There are three wires attached to the back of the speedo which I assume are part of the after-market immobiliser. These wires run to a small black box and a further wire runs from this box to the loom. At the loom I found two wires had been cut, soldered together and joined to a fourth wire leading to this little black box.

What happens if your speedometer does not work?

If the speedometer sensor is not working properly, the speedometer will be inaccurate; potentially leading to speeding tickets or unsafe driving situations. The symptoms noted below will give you an indication that a problem exists with your speedometer sensor: 1. Speedometer does not work

How to get the Speedo to work in mph?

The binnacle swap from Karl or even just the speedo will probably be the simplest way to go. You may even get the speedo to work in Mph as it is in the speedo not the sender that this is different (I believe, as there is only the one sender) unless I’ve been given the wrong info.

Why does the speedo on a Harley Davidson stop working?

The magnetic speed sensor pick up gets fouled from the metal shavings in the transmission which causes the speedo to stop working and the directionals to stop self canceling because of no input to the ECM from the sensor. The ECM thinks that the bike is standing still because of no input.

What to do if your speedometer is not working?

Speedometer not working… Speedometer lights up and does everything else but move the needle off of zero. I checked the connection under the instrument console, ran a diagnostic to find out that all codes are clear.

What to do if the backlight on your Speedo stops working?

Discussion in ‘ Sportster Models ‘ started by NCBILL, Apr 15, 2017 . My 06 Sportster Service and Repair manual from HD states that if the backlight on my speedo quits working, there is no bulb replacement, and the owner will need to replace the unit itself.

Why does the speedometer needle bounce when stopped?

Sometimes the speedometer needle will “bounce” when the vehicle is stopped, indicating an issue with the ABS system rather than the speedometer itself. Your ABS controller or module may be the culprit. The controller is the easiest to test first. Sometimes water or condensation gets inside the controller and stops it from working.

Take the bike to the start of a marked 2 mile distance, turn key off. While holding down the button on the speedo, turn on the ignition switch. You should see a series of dashes on the odometer. Release the button, wait a couple seconds the press it one more time, the display should now show “O——O”.

What does it mean when your speedometer is not working?

If the cruise is working and the check engine light is on, the problem is likely with the speedometer itself. Also keep in mind that anytime a warning light comes on, your ECM should be scanned right away as this might indicate a very serious problem.

Why is the speedo on my 07 K9 not working?

I also had that problem with my 07 K9 last year on the return trip from nicaragua, when I got home I had to remove the speedo and disassemble it complete (taking out the chrome ring around it) and turned out to be a disconnected cable right on the base of the speedo, I had to make hole on the speedo housing in order to solder it back.