2004 Chevy Cavalier speedometer

2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
70,500 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ALC1974
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My fiancee was coming home last night, and called to tell me her speedometer was acting up.
She said she was doing 55mph then the speedometer kept climbing til it maxed out, she stopped somewhere, and when she left, she said the odometer wasn't working as well, then the panel light went out, now its been parked all night and she said the speedometer is still stuck on 65 mph, sitting in the driveway.
Just wondering what to fix.
Do I have to replace the whole instrument cluster?

Thanks,
Art Ball
Mar 4, 2010 at 7:46 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Either the gauge itself or the electrical sender.
Mar 4, 2010 at 8:36 AM
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[quote:e114ab1418="mmprince4000"]Either the gauge itself or the electrical sender.[/quote:e114ab1418]

pulled the fuse put it back in works now, but the digital odometer reading is readable but dim.
any suggestions?
Mar 4, 2010 at 10:35 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Try cleaning fuse and receptacle.

You could also disconnect battery for a couple minutes, but check owners manual first on procedure.
Mar 4, 2010 at 12:15 PM
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[quote:2c67b35db8="mmprince4000"]Try cleaning fuse and receptacle.

You could also disconnect battery for a couple minutes, but check owners manual first on procedure.[/quote:2c67b35db8]


Is there a light bulb for the digital odometer on this car, (behind it)?
Mar 5, 2010 at 11:14 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Yes.
Mar 6, 2010 at 8:15 AM