A 98 Civic does not have a speedometer cable. It is an electronic speedometer. So if you are having problems with it not working the most likely culprit is the vehicle speed sensor (VSS).
To fix a ratio on a 2000 Honda Civic transmission, follow the procedure stipulated in the users manual.
Assuming a 2005 is still covered by factory warranty (as it should be), take it to the dealer for repair.
There are several things that can cause your speedometer to stop working. The most common cause is a blown fuse. The second most common cause is a malfunctioning speedometer cable.
w to fix speedometor on 2000 rav4
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You would fix it by replacing the instrument cluster. The speedometer itself may not be faulty, it is more likely to be a problem with the speed sensor.
Try replacing the speedometer switch on the transmission.. that's probably your culprit.
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You can fix the speedometer in your 1994 Oldsmobile 98 by replacing the speedometer cable. If changing the speedometer cable does not fix your speedometer you will need to replace the entire speedometer.
The only thing you can do to them is change them.
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