get_nick

so my friend has a 1991 acura legend his wife wants him to get rid of. it's an automatic, decent body, but just needs it off the road. not sure on miles, we didn't discuss it much. It has a dead battery (not a problem) but there is one problem.

The speedometer spins randomly. it doesn't match the vehicle speed. I guess it just jumps erratically. what would cause something like this and is it an expensive fix?

__________________
I changed the page layout. let me know what you think. I need feedback.
www.obamacies.com

Jeef

If you need the speedometer then buy a tomtom 1 for 150 bucks. Its tells you how fast you are going, which so far has been about the same or 1-2mph under what the speedometer was saying. Just keep up with the flow of traffic and you'll be fine. With the dubs on my truck the speedo was off by about 5mph. I never had any problems. For a beater car I wouldn't put a lot of money into it, unless you need to for inspection.
I don't know if it is like Civics but there is a cable that goes into the tranny. I would check to see if the gear is in good shape or if it is seated right. I think that there is a clip that holds it in place, its been so long I don't remember.

__________________
Ex 89 crx si,91 & 95 Civic owner.

06 Silverado RCSB 20's, 2/4" Belltech lowering kit, waiting for 2 more cylinders, 1.9 more liters, and 208 more hp engine swap.

get_nick

well, the plan is to fix it and sell it. hopefully get $3k out of it. i want to make sure it's running right.

__________________
I changed the page layout. let me know what you think. I need feedback.
www.obamacies.com

nootrac22

I'd start by checking/ replacing the spedo cable. Would the VSS throw a code? Finally replace cluster.

formby

sounds like it could be a signal problem or the cable is loose.

__________________

klyph

Either the cable or the gauge itself is probably worn out. Start with the cable.

__________________
Go to work, Act normal, Believe the News, Save for your old age, Obey the Law
Repeat after Me: I am Free

get_nick

i'll get on it. that would be a fun little flip.

__________________
I changed the page layout. let me know what you think. I need feedback.
www.obamacies.com

Z6CRX

you could always hook up a volt meter to the vss and drive the car to find out if that is the problem. Then make sure theres no cut or protrusions in the wire.
Use a mechanical rather than the digital, for this case, its easier to see spikes, and it can double as your speedo .

__________________

Swift

Its the VSS. you can replace just the electrical part on top vs the whole unit. If the D4 light starts to flash it is defienantly your prob.

good luck.

__________________
-Swift

92' acura legend Type-S
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2895072
*high compression C35 spec-r, custom pullies, custom manifold, custom exhaust, custom chip....etc etc

94' auto coupe