I miss having it in the background while I work, it meant my friend Jesus was in the back welding, and it made me so happy! I'll have to throw some on every once in a while when I work on future videos as a nod to him. Thanks for watching!
@@gilbertfrayre3436 hmm I’m not sure, it’s a cheap component (at least it was when I filmed this) so it can’t hurt to try, but you might want to research a little more if prices have gone up and you don’t want to pay for it without knowing it’ll be worth it. Good luck!
So did you buy a replacement for all of the parts or just the pin? Or did you just take the pin out and clean it and replace it? I'm looking for replacements online but they're just the entire component
I replaced the whole thing since it was the sensor itself that was malfunctioning. The pin comes with the new sensor, and since it's fresh you might as well swap it too. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video it made changing out the speed sensor very easy. . But now the speedometer is not reading correctly it’s reading slower than I’m actually going. Any suggestions? Thanks
I'm so glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching! Any chance you have after market wheels, or different size tires from OEM recommended? Mine does the same, as these size variances mess with what the electronics were set with originally. It's wild how much such a small change can impact a reading!
Summer delSol It actually has the factory rims and the correct size tires on it. That sensor was bad for a long time. I’m going to take the sensor back off, take the pin out and put a little lubrication down in there then reinstall it and see if that makes any difference. But you were right it actually shifts a little stiffer and seems not to be quite as sluggish. If I get it resolved I’ll let you know. Thanks
@@rycher2007 Hmm interesting. I think there are a few other factors that could be causing it as well, that's just typically the most common one. I think it was discussed a while back in the comments here if you want to check out some other possibilities before having to dive back in. Let us know what you end up finding out once it's fixed!
I have a manual 95 del Sol (with about 250k on it) that makes a whistling noise when "in motion" - most noticable around 15-35 mph. It doesn't matter if the car is on or off, in gear or coasting in neutral, going straight or turning - this high pitch sound is present (interestingly as the car slows down, the pitch also slows down). The brakes, axles, tie rods, ball joints and the rest of the front end - all check out completely fine. In fact, the car drives/handles like new. 5 speed transmission fluid level clean & perfect. Could it be a bad speed sensor causing this noise? BTW, I've taken the car to several repair shops and NO mechanic can figure it out. Help!
Hey Marcus, Usually that problem most commonly follows after changing the wheel/tire size. It can also present itself after a different gear ratio change as well. In fact, my car has always read inaccurately because the PO chose aftermarket wheel sizes and I never swapped them out/calibrated the speedometer. You will likely have more luck checking this out. www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/buying-maintenance/a33371/how-to-fix-misreading-speedometer/
Thanks for taking the time to reply! I appreciate it. I'm the sixth owner of my del Sol, and every previous owner has done their own customization, so there's an above average chance it's not rolling on original-size tires. Thanks for the link!
Honestly I haven't had time to fix it properly, so I just opened the instrument cluster and put new stickers over the numbers to indicate the actual speed. #lazyFTW
If your car is OBD2 I would check the engine code with a code reader, if it's OBD1 (I think pre 1996 if I remember correctly) you'll need to pin test it. I can't remember the specifics well enough, but hopefully that can help you find out what's going on. Good luck, and thanks for watching!
Hello. I have the exact same problem on my Honda del sol. Sometimes the speedometer needle would get up to like 40mph when I was going 60+ but 90% of the time, it just remained on zero. I replaced the vss and now my check engine light is on and the problem persists. Any ideas?
To follow up, if it's pre OBDII, theres a way to use a paper clip to see how many times the CEL light flashes to diagnose what that problem is, though it may be unrelated. I would pull a video on that for your model and start there. Unfortunately the cluster itself may also be the problem based on what I'm finding. Does your trip counter or RPM gauge work?
Hey there! Hmm I don't have that handy, you might have some better luck in the forums or some of the del sol groups on Facebook though! Wish I knew, best of luck!
Good eye! It's one of my favorite features, as it lights up above the targa when the top is removed, and behind the rear window when it's down. Mostly just a cute feature, but I love it.
Summer ... help me! I've got a 93 del Sol 5-speed. The odometer works but the speedometer is off. The faster I go, the more it lags. When I'm going 65 it will show 40mph. Very frustrating. I got a new speedometer off eBay and when I install it the odometer still works but now the speed lags even more. I'll be going 65 and it shows 20mph. I have read that the speedometer and the odometer both receive the same signal. So if one works and the other doesn't it's likely the component's internal circuitry. But that would mean I have two bad speedometers. Which could just be unfortunate... but if I buy a third one and it STILL doesn't work then I will feel quite foolish... I know the previous owner had new slave/master cylinders installed and the tires don't seem to be unusual size. Help :-/
Hey Tara, Sorry to hear about the trouble! It sounds like you may be having the same problem as Marcus below. While I can't say for sure, ebay can supply lower quality parts, so there may be a good chance that you have two faulty speedometers. That said, it's most likely your wheel and tire size that's throwing it off, though it is possible you may have a different differential which can also alter your speed readings. The drop to 20 is pretty extreme though, my guess is that second sensor isn't up to par. I would check out rockauto next time if you decide to purchase another. Best of luck, and let me know how it goes!
Hi Tara, did you ever solve this? I have the same problem. Original size wheels and tires and put a new speed sensor in and still have the same problem
How do the wires look for your VSS connector when you trace them back? There may be damage along those, or possibly a blown fuse. I would check those out if you haven't had a chance already. I hope this helps!
Like constantly revving from 1k to 2k? If it’s doing that it could possibly be a misfire and I would get that checked ASAP or it could be a sign of a faulty AC compressor. My compressor is messed up so if I turn on the AC it puts strain on the engine and makes it jump up and down when idling
Funny part is, if you would have just smacked the top of the dash it comes back. Mines does it every now and then, especially if i leave it sitting in the sun.
Thanks so much, you literally just helped me save about $430, the OEM is costly. I got one from 1A Auto online for $24.
This was the most helpful and entertaining how to video ive ever seen.
Well I'm way behind, but this just made my day! Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you for the informative video. My EJ's speedometer is not moving at all.
Hope this helped, good luck!!
You rock! What a great video! Saved me money!
I'm so glad to hear, thanks for watching!!
Summer delSol for sure! It’s hard to find good del sol videos sometimes! This one was perfect!
Great video 👍. Thank you 🙏
Best I've seen thanks!
I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!
awesome! i need to replace this on my del sol, thanks for the video!
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I love that mexican music in the background
I miss having it in the background while I work, it meant my friend Jesus was in the back welding, and it made me so happy! I'll have to throw some on every once in a while when I work on future videos as a nod to him. Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for the great feedback everyone, I really appreciate it! I'll be posting again soon, keep an eye out!
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like the video but what if my odometer works but the speedometer isn't? Could this help if I replaced it?
@@gilbertfrayre3436 hmm I’m not sure, it’s a cheap component (at least it was when I filmed this) so it can’t hurt to try, but you might want to research a little more if prices have gone up and you don’t want to pay for it without knowing it’ll be worth it. Good luck!
So did you buy a replacement for all of the parts or just the pin? Or did you just take the pin out and clean it and replace it? I'm looking for replacements online but they're just the entire component
I replaced the whole thing since it was the sensor itself that was malfunctioning. The pin comes with the new sensor, and since it's fresh you might as well swap it too. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video it made changing out the speed sensor very easy. . But now the speedometer is not reading correctly it’s reading slower than I’m actually going. Any suggestions? Thanks
I'm so glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching! Any chance you have after market wheels, or different size tires from OEM recommended? Mine does the same, as these size variances mess with what the electronics were set with originally. It's wild how much such a small change can impact a reading!
Summer delSol
It actually has the factory rims and the correct size tires on it. That sensor was bad for a long time. I’m going to take the sensor back off, take the pin out and put a little lubrication down in there then reinstall it and see if that makes any difference. But you were right it actually shifts a little stiffer and seems not to be quite as sluggish. If I get it resolved I’ll let you know. Thanks
@@rycher2007 Hmm interesting. I think there are a few other factors that could be causing it as well, that's just typically the most common one. I think it was discussed a while back in the comments here if you want to check out some other possibilities before having to dive back in. Let us know what you end up finding out once it's fixed!
i just have a quick quiestion, does the honda stat fluctuation on gear changes because of the sensor ? i have that problem
I have a manual 95 del Sol (with about 250k on it) that makes a whistling noise when "in motion" - most noticable around 15-35 mph. It doesn't matter if the car is on or off, in gear or coasting in neutral, going straight or turning - this high pitch sound is present (interestingly as the car slows down, the pitch also slows down). The brakes, axles, tie rods, ball joints and the rest of the front end - all check out completely fine. In fact, the car drives/handles like new. 5 speed transmission fluid level clean & perfect. Could it be a bad speed sensor causing this noise? BTW, I've taken the car to several repair shops and NO mechanic can figure it out. Help!
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Did this throw the engine on or no ?
My '93 del Sol's speedometer works, but gets more inaccurate the faster I go (reading 30 at an actual 45 MPH). Do you think this repair will fix that?
Hey Marcus,
Usually that problem most commonly follows after changing the wheel/tire size. It can also present itself after a different gear ratio change as well. In fact, my car has always read inaccurately because the PO chose aftermarket wheel sizes and I never swapped them out/calibrated the speedometer. You will likely have more luck checking this out.
www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/buying-maintenance/a33371/how-to-fix-misreading-speedometer/
Thanks for taking the time to reply! I appreciate it. I'm the sixth owner of my del Sol, and every previous owner has done their own customization, so there's an above average chance it's not rolling on original-size tires. Thanks for the link!
No problem! I'd hate to have you burn the time/money on the wrong thing when it's likely just a simple swap.
Marcus did you ever figure it out?
Honestly I haven't had time to fix it properly, so I just opened the instrument cluster and put new stickers over the numbers to indicate the actual speed. #lazyFTW
Thanks for video :)
Thanks for watching!
What if when you replace your sensor then the checked engine light comes up? Thanks for the video and your so beautiful..
If your car is OBD2 I would check the engine code with a code reader, if it's OBD1 (I think pre 1996 if I remember correctly) you'll need to pin test it. I can't remember the specifics well enough, but hopefully that can help you find out what's going on. Good luck, and thanks for watching!
Good video
Hello. I have the exact same problem on my Honda del sol. Sometimes the speedometer needle would get up to like 40mph when I was going 60+ but 90% of the time, it just remained on zero. I replaced the vss and now my check engine light is on and the problem persists. Any ideas?
Hmmm this is the first of this I've heard, maybe a shorted fuse? Wish I knew for sure, but best of luck!
To follow up, if it's pre OBDII, theres a way to use a paper clip to see how many times the CEL light flashes to diagnose what that problem is, though it may be unrelated. I would pull a video on that for your model and start there. Unfortunately the cluster itself may also be the problem based on what I'm finding. Does your trip counter or RPM gauge work?
Hi i just want to ask the wire diagram of speed sensor..the 3 wires..tnx
Hey there! Hmm I don't have that handy, you might have some better luck in the forums or some of the del sol groups on Facebook though! Wish I knew, best of luck!
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more vids please, I have a 1995 civic ex
What is the function of the car picture on the left of the gauge cluster
Good eye! It's one of my favorite features, as it lights up above the targa when the top is removed, and behind the rear window when it's down. Mostly just a cute feature, but I love it.
Summer ... help me! I've got a 93 del Sol 5-speed. The odometer works but the speedometer is off. The faster I go, the more it lags. When I'm going 65 it will show 40mph. Very frustrating.
I got a new speedometer off eBay and when I install it the odometer still works but now the speed lags even more. I'll be going 65 and it shows 20mph.
I have read that the speedometer and the odometer both receive the same signal. So if one works and the other doesn't it's likely the component's internal circuitry. But that would mean I have two bad speedometers. Which could just be unfortunate... but if I buy a third one and it STILL doesn't work then I will feel quite foolish...
I know the previous owner had new slave/master cylinders installed and the tires don't seem to be unusual size. Help :-/
Hey Tara,
Sorry to hear about the trouble! It sounds like you may be having the same problem as Marcus below. While I can't say for sure, ebay can supply lower quality parts, so there may be a good chance that you have two faulty speedometers. That said, it's most likely your wheel and tire size that's throwing it off, though it is possible you may have a different differential which can also alter your speed readings. The drop to 20 is pretty extreme though, my guess is that second sensor isn't up to par. I would check out rockauto next time if you decide to purchase another. Best of luck, and let me know how it goes!
Hi Tara, did you ever solve this? I have the same problem. Original size wheels and tires and put a new speed sensor in and still have the same problem
Awesome thank u so much! its great seeing another girl working on a car that doesn't look like her names donald! lol :)
Yeah I like this, don't let guys trick you into spending way too much for something simple.
It really was such a quick and easy fix, and I learned something along the way!
what if it's not the sensor or the connector, where else can I check..??
Hey Daniel, is it strictly your odometer and speedometer that aren't working, or do you have other symptoms as well?
Summer delSol just the speedometer.. thank you. it's a 96 civic
How do the wires look for your VSS connector when you trace them back? There may be damage along those, or possibly a blown fuse. I would check those out if you haven't had a chance already. I hope this helps!
Summer delSol yes i checked them and they look fine, probably something in the transmission.. thank you.
Summer delSol or the cruise Control..
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My del sol in idle goes from 1k to 2k rpm why?
Like constantly revving from 1k to 2k? If it’s doing that it could possibly be a misfire and I would get that checked ASAP or it could be a sign of a faulty AC compressor. My compressor is messed up so if I turn on the AC it puts strain on the engine and makes it jump up and down when idling
Hey! Sorry I'm just seeing this, it could also be a vacuum leak.
Funny part is, if you would have just smacked the top of the dash it comes back. Mines does it every now and then, especially if i leave it sitting in the sun.
Hah, glad that works for you, wish we were all so lucky!
Whoever married you must be lucky. Dam you're fucking cute and a car person double the win.
This woman is hot as hell