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90civicb16a · 08-12-2008, 11:36 PM

since ive had my car the speedo hasnt worked and i have no idea why the cable is fine but i noticed im missing the clip that holds the speedo into the trans im not sure what it could be and because my speedo doesnt work my vtec isnt kickin in because the computer isnt readin any speed please help

AHHVTEC · 08-13-2008, 12:52 AM

yea just get a new vss there cheap

90civicb16a · 08-13-2008, 01:01 AM

thanks anlot but im pretty new to all of this and dont know what a vss is???????

AHHVTEC · 08-13-2008, 01:14 AM

vehicle speed sensor/ new cable

90civicb16a · 08-13-2008, 01:16 AM

thanks alot hopefully everything works out for me also since i have a yl trans with lsd on the car do i need a special vss for it?????

caboose · 08-13-2008, 12:04 PM

Are you sure that the cable is good?

Is it actually engaging into the trans or is it just stuck in there?

90civicb16a · 08-13-2008, 12:40 PM

its not stuck i can pull it in and out of my trans easily..... one of my friends said i have the wrong differential in my trans and it doesnt have another gear in the trans to run the speedo but idk about that becuase the car is suppose to hit vtec and if it was made that way there would be no use of vtec

caboose · 08-13-2008, 12:44 PM

No, I mean is the square part actually engaged into the other square-shaped hole inside of the trans housing. It is possible to just stick the cable in and have it say, but the two shapes won't be engaged into each other.

caboose · 08-13-2008, 12:48 PM

To check and see if the diff is correct, try removing the cable so that you can see inside of the opening. There should be a square shaped insert. Roll the car around and watch and see if that spins.

If it does, then install the cable again. Remove the cable from the back of the gauge cluster. Then drive the car. If the cable is spinning, then the plug it back into the gauge and see if the gauge is now working. If not, then your cable is broken or the other end is not engaging properly.

90civicb16a · 08-13-2008, 12:48 PM

ill have to go check that but what ive seen so far was the cable and it goes into another piece that is inside the trans and at the end of that piece is a gear

caboose · 08-13-2008, 12:50 PM

see if you can get a picture, I'm not exactly sure what you are seeing

90civicb16a · 08-13-2008, 12:51 PM

also my tach and everything works its just my speedo

AHHVTEC · 08-13-2008, 12:52 PM

both sides will have gears on it but the part that goes into the tranny needs to sit in there good and firm, and if it is in there good and firm see it the speedo is working if not its time for a new vss

90civicb16a · 08-13-2008, 12:56 PM

im missing the clip that holds the speedo into the strans would that cause a prob?

caboose · 08-13-2008, 12:56 PM

lol, sorry didn't realize that you swapped trans

...probably should read better

AHHVTEC · 08-13-2008, 12:58 PM

if its not staying in there good and firm then yes it can

90civicb16a · 08-13-2008, 12:59 PM

bro i just picked the car up im just trying to figure some things out i got a civic with a b16a for 1000 and im new to this so i wanna get rid of all the lil issues

90civicb16a · 08-13-2008, 01:04 PM

which vss would fit into my car i cant find the one for my yr?

AHHVTEC · 08-13-2008, 01:05 PM

well its a obdo b16a tranny right ?

90civicb16a · 08-13-2008, 01:09 PM

yup exactly

90civicb16a · 08-13-2008, 01:29 PM

u have any idea on which vss it needs???

AHHVTEC · 08-13-2008, 01:41 PM

im looking now. i think your gona need one from the same kind of motor

90civicb16a · 08-13-2008, 01:44 PM

that sucks because i cant even find one from that motor

AHHVTEC · 08-13-2008, 02:18 PM

but im not real sure on this so search the board some

08-12-2008, 11:36 PM	#1
90civicb16a Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 18 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	speedo problems since ive had my car the speedo hasnt worked and i have no idea why the cable is fine but i noticed im missing the clip that holds the speedo into the trans im not sure what it could be and because my speedo doesnt work my vtec isnt kickin in because the computer isnt readin any speed please help

08-13-2008, 12:04 PM	#6
caboose I still know everything Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hamilton, MI Age: 20 Posts: 311 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 89 CRX HF, 96 Accord EX, 88 Dodge Daytona Shelbyz T-tops Rep Power: 13	Are you sure that the cable is good? Is it actually engaging into the trans or is it just stuck in there? __________________ Formerly the.original.kermit Back from the dead... twice I NEED PARTS!!! http://hondaswap.com/parts-sale-trade-wanted/wtb-1989-crx-parts-161172/#post1079066 Check out my progress... http://hondaswap.com/auto-multi-media/my-1989-crx-project-144941/

08-13-2008, 12:44 PM	#8
caboose I still know everything Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hamilton, MI Age: 20 Posts: 311 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 89 CRX HF, 96 Accord EX, 88 Dodge Daytona Shelbyz T-tops Rep Power: 13	No, I mean is the square part actually engaged into the other square-shaped hole inside of the trans housing. It is possible to just stick the cable in and have it say, but the two shapes won't be engaged into each other. __________________ Formerly the.original.kermit Back from the dead... twice I NEED PARTS!!! http://hondaswap.com/parts-sale-trade-wanted/wtb-1989-crx-parts-161172/#post1079066 Check out my progress... http://hondaswap.com/auto-multi-media/my-1989-crx-project-144941/

08-13-2008, 12:48 PM	#9
caboose I still know everything Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hamilton, MI Age: 20 Posts: 311 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 89 CRX HF, 96 Accord EX, 88 Dodge Daytona Shelbyz T-tops Rep Power: 13	To check and see if the diff is correct, try removing the cable so that you can see inside of the opening. There should be a square shaped insert. Roll the car around and watch and see if that spins. If it does, then install the cable again. Remove the cable from the back of the gauge cluster. Then drive the car. If the cable is spinning, then the plug it back into the gauge and see if the gauge is now working. If not, then your cable is broken or the other end is not engaging properly. __________________ Formerly the.original.kermit Back from the dead... twice I NEED PARTS!!! http://hondaswap.com/parts-sale-trade-wanted/wtb-1989-crx-parts-161172/#post1079066 Check out my progress... http://hondaswap.com/auto-multi-media/my-1989-crx-project-144941/

08-13-2008, 12:50 PM	#11
caboose I still know everything Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hamilton, MI Age: 20 Posts: 311 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 89 CRX HF, 96 Accord EX, 88 Dodge Daytona Shelbyz T-tops Rep Power: 13	see if you can get a picture, I'm not exactly sure what you are seeing __________________ Formerly the.original.kermit Back from the dead... twice I NEED PARTS!!! http://hondaswap.com/parts-sale-trade-wanted/wtb-1989-crx-parts-161172/#post1079066 Check out my progress... http://hondaswap.com/auto-multi-media/my-1989-crx-project-144941/


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08-13-2008, 12:52 AM	#2
AHHVTEC HS TECH Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 29 Posts: 8,847 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic, Rep Power: 164	yea just get a new vss there cheap

08-13-2008, 01:01 AM	#3
90civicb16a Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 18 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	thanks anlot but im pretty new to all of this and dont know what a vss is???????

08-13-2008, 01:14 AM	#4
AHHVTEC HS TECH Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 29 Posts: 8,847 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic, Rep Power: 164	vehicle speed sensor/ new cable

08-13-2008, 01:16 AM	#5
90civicb16a Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 18 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	thanks alot hopefully everything works out for me also since i have a yl trans with lsd on the car do i need a special vss for it?????

08-13-2008, 12:40 PM	#7
90civicb16a Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 18 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	its not stuck i can pull it in and out of my trans easily..... one of my friends said i have the wrong differential in my trans and it doesnt have another gear in the trans to run the speedo but idk about that becuase the car is suppose to hit vtec and if it was made that way there would be no use of vtec

08-13-2008, 12:51 PM	#12
90civicb16a Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 18 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	also my tach and everything works its just my speedo

08-13-2008, 12:52 PM	#13
AHHVTEC HS TECH Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 29 Posts: 8,847 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic, Rep Power: 164	both sides will have gears on it but the part that goes into the tranny needs to sit in there good and firm, and if it is in there good and firm see it the speedo is working if not its time for a new vss

08-13-2008, 12:56 PM	#14
90civicb16a Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 18 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	im missing the clip that holds the speedo into the strans would that cause a prob?

08-13-2008, 12:58 PM	#16
AHHVTEC HS TECH Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 29 Posts: 8,847 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic, Rep Power: 164	if its not staying in there good and firm then yes it can

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90civicb16a Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 18 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	which vss would fit into my car i cant find the one for my yr?

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AHHVTEC HS TECH Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 29 Posts: 8,847 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic, Rep Power: 164	well its a obdo b16a tranny right ?

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90civicb16a Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 18 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	yup exactly

08-13-2008, 01:29 PM	#21
90civicb16a Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 18 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	u have any idea on which vss it needs???

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AHHVTEC HS TECH Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 29 Posts: 8,847 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic, Rep Power: 164	im looking now. i think your gona need one from the same kind of motor

08-13-2008, 01:44 PM	#23
90civicb16a Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 18 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	that sucks because i cant even find one from that motor

08-13-2008, 02:18 PM	#24
AHHVTEC HS TECH Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 29 Posts: 8,847 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic, Rep Power: 164	but im not real sure on this so search the board some

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