1996 Accord LX: Speedometer doesn't work
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Originally Posted by JimBlake
OBD-1 flashing-lignt code 17 is for VSS.
OBD-2 scanner code P0500 is VSS for MT cars.
OBD-2 code P1791 is VSS for AT cars.
It may be that only certain cars ECU watches the VSS. For example without a VSS signal it won't engage VTEC; so maybe that means a non-VTEC ECU doesn't care whether the VSS is present or not? AT cars since maybe '94 use the VSS to decide shifting strategies.
OBD-2 scanner code P0500 is VSS for MT cars.
OBD-2 code P1791 is VSS for AT cars.
It may be that only certain cars ECU watches the VSS. For example without a VSS signal it won't engage VTEC; so maybe that means a non-VTEC ECU doesn't care whether the VSS is present or not? AT cars since maybe '94 use the VSS to decide shifting strategies.
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It could still be a speed sensor issue. A vast majority of 5th gen Accords (94-97) had issues with the speedometer intermittently going out. I haven't fixed mine yet, I am taking a gander that its the VSS for mine.
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Originally Posted by sibiryk
I'm afraid that you have to buy all gauges. Check eBay or local jank yard.
but in this situation i would replace/check the VSS first, then worry about the cluster next.
you can get a used VSS from d-a-p.com for like 30 bucks or around there.