87 Maxima broken Speedometer and Odometer

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Jun 29, 2001 | 08:51 AM

shuefu

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I just bought a used 87 Maxima.
Both the speedometer and odometer are not functioning.
Anyone know how to fix this problem? Would it be a fuse or something?
Thanks!

Jun 30, 2001 | 02:09 AM

Nismo87SE

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Usually this happens when the speed sensor goes bad. On the analog gauge models its built into the gauges. I believe the digital gauges get a sender.

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Originally posted by shuefu
I just bought a used 87 Maxima.
Both the speedometer and odometer are not functioning.
Anyone know how to fix this problem? Would it be a fuse or something?
Thanks!

Jul 1, 2001 | 08:23 AM

shuefu

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Thanks for post

Will this be something that I can go buy and fix myself?

Jul 6, 2001 | 12:19 AM

nbilbe

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Had Mine Diagnosed

It turns out that mine has a broken cable. The Dealer wanted to charge me 300 Dollars for a 24 dollar Cable. I have Decided to Do the job on my own. Now, Ive just got to find the thing....

Jul 6, 2001 | 12:42 AM

Nismo87SE

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Re: Had Mine Diagnosed

The speedo cable housing is on the rear of the transmission. If your cable is still there you could follow it to the housing. It might be a tight fit but it can be replaced.

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It turns out that mine has a broken cable. The Dealer wanted to charge me 300 Dollars for a 24 dollar Cable. I have Decided to Do the job on my own. Now, Ive just got to find the thing....