1998 Honda Accord speedometer

1998 HONDA ACCORD
236,785 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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RGM69_1
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while i was driving my speedometer stopped working and then my check engine light came on and since that happened after driving for a few miles the car idles high and while i am stopped the car seems as if it is going to cut off but it doesnt. If i turn the car off and start it up again it stops and seems to be fine. The car seems to be fine as long as i am in motion. how safe is it to drive the car.
Oct 1, 2009 at 8:27 AM
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F4I_GUY
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It doesn't sound that safe.

Scan the PCM and retrieve the code. It's probably a VSS DTC (vehicle speed sensor)
Oct 2, 2009 at 9:21 PM
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