1997 Subaru Impreza speedometer not working

1997 SUBARU IMPREZA
235,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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MSHFARB
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my speedometer and odometer has stopped working. i've been told it could be a sensor or the cluster or a cable. i don't want to have to spend $300 just to find out what the problem is. can you advise me.

thanks,
mike
Mar 8, 2010 at 2:24 AM
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[quote:c26970686b="mshfarb"]Electrical problem
1997 Subaru Impreza 4 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic 235000 miles

my speedometer and odometer has stopped working. i've been told it could be a sensor or the cluster or a cable. i don't want to have to spend $300 just to find out what the problem is. can you advise me.

thanks,
mike[/quote:c26970686b] The speedo cable goes into a small adapter on the top of the trans on the passenger side (you can see it from under the hood). If you un screw the adapter you will find a small tab is broken off because the adapter is seized. Make sure you get the broken part out and sometimes the rubber seal and a washer stick in there also. When you install the new adapter it only need to be hand tight
Mar 26, 2010 at 1:08 AM
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