Speedometer not working

Tiny
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I just had the battery replaced in my car at an Advanced Auto parts. When I left the parking lot I noticed my speedometer was not working and the radio was asking for a code. I know the reason for the radio, but is the speedometer problem a coincidence or could they have possibly done something to it when they were installing the new battery?
Friday, February 20th, 2009 AT 6:48 PM

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Tiny
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Its possible. The vehicle spped sensor is located on top of the transmission and if they were yanking on the battery cables they could have popped off the connector to the vehicle speed sensor
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Friday, February 20th, 2009 AT 8:57 PM
Tiny
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Electrical problem
2001 Honda Accord 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

Recently my speedometer stopped working, I checked through the book to see if it could of been a fuse but was not too sure what I was looking for, The RPM's worked aswell as the gas gauge, just not the speedometer. Also the check engine light stays on. Any advise?
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Could be the vehcile speed sensor-CEL on scan the computer for OBD2 code/s
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
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Im not too sure on how about going and doing that, can you give me a little bit more info? I appreciate it!
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Your check engine light is on-it means the computer has identified a problem in the engine managment system you need to have it scanned and then comeback with the code/s
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
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Now how should I go about getting it scanned, im just trying to figure out the best and most economical way of doing this. GREAT INFO THOUGH AND GREATLY APPRECIATED!
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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My speedometer and odometer stopped working. The vehicle is running without any problems. Is This a sensor problem? If so where is it located.

Thanks
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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You can take to autozone and get scanned its a free service this is your starting point finding out what's wrong
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
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Any applicable trouble codes? There is a vehicle speed sensor, vss. I'd check voltage and ground at the sensor. Fuse 6-- 15 amp goes hot when you turn on the key, not only check the fuse, check for voltage on the fuse circuit.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/170934_honda_accord_vss_1.jpg

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Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thanks man thats exactly what I wanted to hear.I greatly appreciate your info and timely answers! Have a great day!
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
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I just changed my spark plugs and disconnected the battery to clean the terminals. When I went to test drive the car. The speedometer was not working?

Suggestions?
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check the vehicle speed sensor
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
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Where do I find that?
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check on the top left of the transaxle
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