How to Diagnose a Faulty Speedometer/Odometer?

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DeGenevieve
07/24/25 4:40pm
Speedometer/Odometer Diagnosis Methods: 1. Non-functional Speedometer/Odometer: Possible causes include a broken flexible shaft, damaged gauge, or loose flexible shaft connection nut. Solutions involve replacing the flexible shaft or gauge, or tightening the flexible shaft connection nut. 2. Fluctuating Speedometer Needle: Causes may include a defective flexible shaft, damaged gauge, or improperly installed flexible shaft lock nut. Remedies include replacing the flexible shaft or gauge, or adjusting the installation method of the flexible shaft nut. The speedometer/odometer consists of a speedometer that indicates the vehicle's speed and an odometer that records the distance traveled. It comes in two types: roller counter and dot-matrix LCD screen. The speedometer/odometer features both a total odometer and a trip odometer. The total odometer records the cumulative mileage of the vehicle, while the trip odometer records the mileage for a single trip and can be reset to zero at any time.
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