1990 Honda Prelude speedometer

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NASCAR924
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why wont my tac or speedo work?
Nov 7, 2008 at 3:35 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Check your fuses.
Nov 7, 2008 at 5:11 PM
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NASCAR924
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there are no fuses for these....
Nov 8, 2008 at 11:17 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Look for the relay labeled IOD and/or Memory IOD in your power distribution center.. ..

Is your speedometer cable making any loud noises?
Nov 8, 2008 at 11:27 AM
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NASCAR924
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no noises, is this in the fuse box?
Nov 8, 2008 at 11:31 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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The power distribution center will be located under the hood in a black box. It is usually located next to the battery. It will have many fuses and relays and the cap should have a label. If not, just check them all. If you didn't already do so, check the fuses in the fuse box (inside the vehicle) as well. If it is not a fuse than it may be a short in the circuit that is attached to your instrument panel. Below is a diagram of your vehicles instrument panel..


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Nov 8, 2008 at 11:35 AM
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NASCAR924
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do u have any idea if they are the big black fuses in the black box? all others look good plus fuseable links look good
Nov 8, 2008 at 11:58 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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It should be labeled IOD for Input Output Device. It defers from vehicle to vehicle. It should be one of the fuses though (around 20 amps), not a black relay. Once you find it, unplug it for 5 - 10 minutes then re-insert it. This will reset it and should get the gauges working again, assuming the fuse is the problem.
Nov 8, 2008 at 12:03 PM
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