2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Speedometer Fix

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HWILLIAMS
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I bought a used 2001 Chevy Cavalier with 86,000 miles on it and it had sat for a while before I bought it and the gas gauage or the speodometer doesn't work. how do i fix this or do i need to take it to a dealer to have it fixed? approx. how much to get the speodometer fixed?
Apr 1, 2006 at 12:54 PM
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LOSONE
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Go to a salvage yard and buy a used one. It's easier to replace. The dealer will chage over $500 and a used one is about $50.00 Good luck
Apr 12, 2006 at 6:10 AM
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Replace the speedometer with a used unit from a salvage yard. A dealer repair can cost over $500, while a used unit is about $50.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a used 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier with 86,000 miles says the gas gauge or speedometer does not work after the car sat unused and asks about repair cost. The expert recommends buying a used replacement from a salvage yard for about $50 rather than paying a dealer over $500.

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