Speedometer not working?

JOHN WILEY

MEMBER
1995 TOYOTA CAMRY
3.0L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
450,000 MILES

The speedometer while sitting idle in the car the speedometer will go all the way over or over until about 3:00 and just sit there and fluctuate around while driving the speedometer still does nothing but fluctuate around 3:00 area sometimes it will flip all the way back to zero and stay there the trip set works most of the time. I inherited this car and it would be nice to have the speedometer to work.

1 Reply

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,758 POSTS

Hi,

It sounds like you have a short to power. The speedometer receives a signal from the vehicle speed sensor located on the transmission. If it is staying at 3 most of the time, something is sending power or a signal when it shouldn't, or the instrument cluster has an internal short.

If you look below, I attached a wiring schematic of the instrument cluster. I highlighted two wires I need you to check for power when the vehicle is not moving. One wire is green and the other is green with a black tracer.

Simply disconnect the connector and check those pins for power. The key will need to be on.

Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Let me know what you find.

Take care,

Joe

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