Speedo doesn't work all of the time.

1995 NISSAN ALTIMA
135,000 MILES
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WTREADS
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1995 altima 135k, speedo doesn't work all of the time. It is either fine, or sits at zero. When speedo doesn't wor, neither does the cruise. First thing I did was replace the speed sensor, no luck. I then hooked up my OBDII reader because it also reads mph. As long as the speedo is working, I get an accurate readout , zero readout when the speedo isn't reading. Does this mean the ECM is bad, or could it be somthing else? Everything seems to work fine after the engine has warmed up a little, and stays working until you shut it off and let it sit for a while.
Aug 19, 2012 at 10:28 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Do you have any codes in the computer?
Aug 20, 2012 at 12:47 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Check for loose, dirty or corroded terminals at the speed sensor plug, i have had one or two go bad there on me over the years.
Aug 20, 2012 at 7:26 AM
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No codes are being thrown. I found one post on the Nissan forum that say's it could be the connector behind the speedo cluster. I changed the speed sensor on the top of the trans and sprayed the connectors on the wire, nothing changed. I think the next thing I will try is pulling out the cluster today and checking that, that doesn't seem to be too difficult.
Aug 20, 2012 at 2:02 PM
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When the speedo cuts out try smacking the dash above the cluster see if the speedo starts working again?
Aug 20, 2012 at 9:17 PM
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Success!!! I removed the instrument cluster and disconnected all of the plugs. I then slightly loosened and then retightened all of the screws. Then I lightly sprayed all of the sockets and plugs with PBJ. Put everything back together an everything works great. Thanks for all of the suggestions.
Aug 20, 2012 at 10:17 PM
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Your welcome that's what were here for glad to hear of your success.
Aug 20, 2012 at 10:51 PM
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DANIELALMIRANTEARENA
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So glad to run into this thread. My 95 Altima is having the same exact issues. I've cleaned behind the cluster, unscrewed the connections, and replaced the speed sensor. I've even switched out the cluster with one I found from a salvage yard. Nothing changed. Never thought to clean the connectors though. I'm curious about PBJ. What product is that? I have a can of PB penetrating magnetic lubricant. Is that the same? Any help would be great.
Dec 17, 2012 at 9:04 PM
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Its a penetrate no.a contact cleaner get a good contact cleaner.Did you try smacking above the cluster when the speedo is inop?
Dec 18, 2012 at 4:30 AM
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I have a Nissan 95 and I change the speed sensor but the speedometer still doesn’t work and idk wha to do next any suggestion?
Jan 19, 2020 at 11:19 PM
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STEVE W.
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NICK.GEE714, Could you please use this link to ask this as a new question, we try to keep the various vehicles and issues apart so they are easier to search. Please give as much information as possible about the vehicle and anything that has been tried to this point. Thank you.
https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new
Jan 20, 2020 at 7:00 AM