1998 Honda Civic Speedometer/Odometer repair

[@kriskarr3686]

I noticed after removing the speedometer that the actual connection for it on the instrument cluster is directly through the 4 screws that attach it to the ribbon strip and plastic housing. The circuit board looked fine. So, sprayed all the connectors a screw points with Caig Deoxit D5. I had the same issue where the needle froze at around 20mph and the odometer stopped. After spray those connection points with Deoxit D5 everything works as it should. Mine is a 2000 Honda Civic. Thank you for your video.

[@ldeg9876]

thanks for identifying the problem. I bought a speed sensor thinking that was the problem and didn't even bother to install it because we have the same issue. I used an ohm meter and checked for continuity from the legs of the chip on the top side (since the bottom side has epoxy) to the traces on the circuit board on the bottom side. I found that pin 10 was not stable. I melted the epoxy on the tip with my soldering gun and connected a wire to it to another point in the circuit. Works now. Thank you!

[@fernandovalenzuela3246]

Thank you the information I needed to fix my odometer on 97 Honda Civic automatic transmission

[@Kyosama08]

Tried this out. I managed to remove all the glue using a heatgun. The glue begins to turn a dark brown. I was then able to chip it away. Be careful though as some solder masking came off as well when I did it, but nothing major was effected. I removed all the old solder and applied brand new leaded solder. So far it seems to have worked. I only took it for one test drive. I still have a lot of repairs to do on this vehicle before I deem it reliable. Next I'm replacing all of my dash lights with LED's. Been having issues with the lights not always turning on. Hopefully it's just bad bulbs. Thank you for the video. Saved me some money.

[@haditwithwork]

Shield the rest of the circuit board exposing only the target glue before applying heat. Use cardboard, whatever...

[@Kyosama08]

@@haditwithwork wasn't really necessary for my setup. I have a heatgun station designed for board rework. I would if I was using a paint stripper type heatgun that throws heat all over the place. Haha

[@Emilymay93446]

I'm gonna test this method out myself! Can't wait to have it fixed. Thanks so much for this video!!

[@MotionDesignStudio]

Thanks for taking the time to create this in depth video with explanation on how this fails and how to repair. It is one of those not if but when it fails common failures on this generation of Honda Civics and other Honda of this generation. On my channel I made a video on how to diagnose this. I ended up discovering that this was the failure. I went to the junkyard to find another speedometer gauge. It was very disappointing to see how little sum of Civics of this generations were available. My overall goal is to get better at component level repair as this is needed to repair the speedometer because at this rate every time you get a new to me part you know it is inevitable for this to fail. Currently my new to me replacement gauge has started to fail again. I went to the junkyard this week and there were no Civics of this generation in two different yards. Also knowing this is such a common failure means you are just playing Russian roulette with the one you removed hoping it works. It is best to grab one from a car with the least amount of miles.

[@larphred]

Thank you for this wonderful video you posted I also have a 98 coupe. My speedometer went out in 2000 I have almost 500,000 miles on the car now that it’s fixed I’m worried she’s going to start feeling her age. Thank you for the wonderful video

[@jamesbender1967]

Are you suggesting a conscious awareness possessed by your car?

[@sixseasonsandmovie]

Thank you so much my speedometer wasn't working and due to your awesome video it works again. Your instructions were very clear and easy to follow which made the whole process a breeze.

[@jasonharker3314]

Thanks Brent Farnsley. I re-watched this video several times while following instructions on my 2000 Honda Civic. My speedometer works about 95% of the time. It is nice being able to check the mileage of my car again. Cheers!

[@davidwolff2073]

Thank you so much for your video. This was very helpful. I got my speedometer working.

[@korgle76]

Yes it worked on honda inspire 2.5 1997 just resolderd works fine now thnks

[@mrsemifixit]

A heat gun on low setting or even a hair dryer on that glue helps to take it off. Just keep a good distance if using heat gun. Also it helps to remove the original solder before adding fresh solder to keep the joints nice and fresh. Won’t crack later

[@haditwithwork]

Shield the rest of the circuit board exposing only the target glue before applying heat. Use cardboard, whatever...

[@ArielLomejor]

Very good video, I just did it and it served me perfectly. Thank you

[@jamesbender1967]

This worked for me. I, unfortunately, broke the trim ring tabs on removal. 🤦🏻‍♂️ We’ll see how well it holds up for me. I was lucky that 90% of my pins were exposed through the epoxy. I got each pin to flow lightly, several times. Took it for a quick few miles around the block. Works well. Thank you

[@papapeesanchez5481]

Brent, thanks for this video, i have issue with my ODO it’s not clocking the milleage. The speedometer, tripmeter works fine but the ODO is not working with my CIVIC

[@haditwithwork]

EXCELLENT video! I just did this on my 2001 Honda CRV-LX. It worked! Thank you!

[@khimsophacarfixing]

Thanks for your sharing knowledge 👍

[@Akosi_poyie]

Thanks man, my crv99 does have this issue gonna fix it myself

[@Akosi_poyie]

It worked! Thanks man!

[@edwinaponte2094]

a question I mounted the original speed sensor I put the new plok too but when I try it the car goes crazy the michas needle

[@Someonegotoffended96]

i switched the cluster 2 times on my 96 honda civic, 2 times speed sensor and i even thought it could have been my speed sensor connection and wired up another one from the junkyard and nothing made it work, im starting to think its a wire from the harness by the fender that has depinned from opening and closing the door 🤦‍♂️

[@joseboyd4563]

Ever get it figured out? I've put new sensor and plug looks new. I have no speedo,odo,or o.d.. It quit otw to town other day.

[@Someonegotoffended96]

@@joseboyd4563 nah man, i was going to try my crank position sensor but i havent had time, ive tried pretty much everything

[@Just-me233]

My 98 crv reads lower than the speed it going example it read 60 I be doing like 54 and at 70 it around 65 how do i fix this??

[@hiramramos7440]

I tried it but didn't work..thank you for sharing..👍

[@saudkhan72]

My odometer works absolutely fine if i do a 10km any nearway trip it tells me the correct difference i've travelled but my speedometer fluctuates like if im travelling at 50km/h it sometime tells me 20km/h or jump right to 80km/h. Is it the same issue like you had? Will it fix if i just resoder like you did?

[@brentfarnsley2028]

I believe it is the same problem and I believe the process i did will fix yours as well.

[@saudkhan72]

@@brentfarnsley2028 Okay i will try! Thanks tho!

[@davidmcdaniel8101]

I have a 98 civic and my speedo only works sometimes useally bounces at twenty unless I kind of get on it quick and it shifts fast not hard it still shifts smooth but could it be this or my vehicle speed sensor

[@brentfarnsley2028]

Its most likely the the control chip.

[@brenthamil7472]

I have this same problem with my speedometer and odometer and while the vehicle is accelerating the check engine light will come on. Sometimes the speedometer and odometer will work good and sometimes it won't work at all.

[@brenthamil7472]

What will cause that?

[@jonathanesparza445]

On my 99 crv my speedometer works fine but my odometer is stuck , all the numerals are out of wack there not sitting even like yours are what could that be ??

[@brentfarnsley2028]

It sounds like you have internal cogs that have broken teeth and are out of alignment. If they are broken you need a new gauge.

[@jonathanesparza445]

@@brentfarnsley2028 hmm well thanks for ur help man

[@jamesforbes6606]

How can I be certain the odometer really works, you could of at least let the 9 start to roll a little bit. Thanks anyway

[@brentfarnsley2028]

I can prove it to you separately. If you want, I can even send you an updated clip. My speedometer and odometer are still working from this last repair.

[@venniegonzalez8745]

Can I just switch the board from another civic

[@brentfarnsley2028]

You can, but understand that with age, every circuit board will experience the same problem. So the one you replace will end up having the same problem.