Why does the speedometer of the Xiali N5 not move?
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It is necessary to troubleshoot to determine the actual cause of the fault. Possible causes of the fault include: Damaged speed sensor; Broken wiring at the transmission; Grounding fault; The clip at the connection between the odometer and the transmission is loose. Composition of the speedometer: The speedometer consists of two gauges: the speed gauge and the odometer. The odometer is a digital instrument that calculates rotation by engaging the components on the calculator's gear. It mainly obtains mileage signals from the speed sensor and can retain data even without power. There are usually two manifestations when the speedometer does not move: one is when the needle stays at the 0 position and does not move, which is usually caused by internal wiring disconnection or short circuit. The other is when the needle stays at the high position and does not move, commonly known as "running off the dial," which can be resolved by readjusting it. If it is found that the needle does not move at the 0 position and the mileage number does not change, it indicates a speed sensor fault or a wiring fault between the instrument and the sensor.
I had a similar issue recently where the speedometer wasn't moving at all, which really worried me. I quickly asked a friend to take a look. It might be that the sensor detecting wheel speed is broken – long-term bumpy driving causes excessive wear, or maybe the connector is loose leading to poor contact. A blown fuse can also stop the gauge from working; it's in the fuse box under the steering wheel – try replacing the fuse for the headlights or instrument panel. Another common cause is aging or broken wiring harnesses in the dashboard, which happens more often in older cars. If this happens, don't panic – use your phone's GPS for speed measurement as an emergency measure. Safety first, get it fixed at a professional shop immediately. Regular maintenance and checking the wiring can prevent this. After dealing with it this way, I felt safe driving again. Sharing this to remind everyone not to let small issues turn into big problems.
