Hello, I have a 2000 Honda civic that the speedometer sticks at 20 mph, It seems to happen when the trip odometer gets stuck and is not counting miles, the car odometer always counts fine. Has anyone had these issues with Honda?
Asked by davidlucero Jan 03, 2014 at 12:50 PM about the 2000 Honda Civic LX
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
please help.
2 Answers
Quite possibly a loose wire in the harness. It runs under some stuff, and that's where I have to keep adjusting mine, near the firewall. I am told (have not verified) that the speedo is controlled by an electronic sending unit, not by a mechanical (with rotating connecting cable, like on bicycles or motorcycles). I could find no normal speedo "cable" - so I believe it is electronic.
My speedometer stuck at zero until I hit the dash with my hand, then it operates normally. I think its a loose connection where the harness plug meets the gauge circuit board. Going to run tests with the front wheels off the ground to find out.