1992 Nissan Maxima Speedometer not moving

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1992 NISSAN MAXIMA
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
158,000 MILES

My speedometer suddenly stopped moving. It's down at zero - does not move at all The engine RPM and odometer are OK. The car runs fine.
Is this something I can fix easily? How much could it cost if I took it in? I
s there a potential problem with the car that I should be concerned with - will the transmission suddenly stop shifting?
Please let me know. Thanks

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RASMATAZ

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Sounds like the vehicle speed sensor when whack! Inspect and test-VSS is used by the computer to command and control the transmission as per governor pressures.

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Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 AT 4:46 PM

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Thank you for your response. Will there be a serious problem if I do not have the speed sensor fixed?

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Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 AT 12:21 AM

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Dunno the serious effects however if it malfunction it affects how the transmission shifts-best bet just get it fix when you can afford it.

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Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 AT 11:41 AM

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Since the odometer and engine RPM gauges are working OK, does this mean that the transmission will not be affected?

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Thursday, July 30th, 2009 AT 10:26 AM

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As long as the transmission is shifting okay-you're good to go the VSS only tells the computer how fast you're running and the computer uses it to monitor the governor pressure to provide upshift/downshift/overdrive/lock-up-could be bad connection or the gear in it has sheared off/out of alignment.