1999 Honda Accord SPEEDOMETER PROMBLEMS

1999 HONDA ACCORD
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CWILCOX
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1999 Honda Accord

I HAVE A 99 HONDA ACCORD. I PUT A NEW STARTER IN AND AS I GOT BACK IT TO THE CAR TO START IT I NOTICED THE NEEDLE ON JUST THE MPH DIAL WAS POINTING STRAIGHT DOWN. THE OTHER GAUGES WERE WORKING CORRECTLY. WHAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED THIS?
Feb 19, 2009 at 3:35 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi CWILCOX,

Check the speed sensor wire connector. During replacement of the starter you could have dislodged the connector. Speed sensor is located on trans axle housing below the thermostat housing.
Feb 20, 2009 at 6:52 AM
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CWILCOX
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WOULD THAT CAUSE ONLY ONE GAUGE TO GO WRONG?
Feb 20, 2009 at 7:18 AM
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KHLOW2008
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The speed sensor would cause only the speedometer and odometer to fail.

Other gauges would not be affected.
Feb 20, 2009 at 8:14 AM
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