How to fix tachometer error dashboard Toyota Corolla. Years 1995-2005.

[@simonfrishkoff4972]

Just wanted to say thanks for posting this. Following your example, I just fixed my 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan's tachometer/speedometer. The needles were stuck in the "maxed out" position after I had alternator trouble, but taking the panel out, disconnecting it and turning it so the needles went back to their normal positions fixed the problem.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Simon Frishkoff Great and Thank You for comment. :-)

[@glengrill5435]

Thank you.are.great.mycar.work.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, my idea was to check and reconnect cables again. Sometimes cable connectors are in small rust or loose and connection is so lost. The better idea is to change whole tachometer and dashboard to new or used dashboard.

[@shafiqullah33mohammady43]

I have done that but only the one wire I do not know where to connect the tachometer wire sir.

[@vladislavhedera7511]

Hi Peter would you please give me information whether I can replace my dashboard and Toyota 1998 which has no RPM meter. Is it possible to replace it with new one with RPM meter?

[@LowBlueLightR]

still can't realize how the tachometer works, is it because of loose connection?

[@balalahmed9487]

Hi there. Just wanted to say thanks for this video. I had a fault with the spedo rather than the tacho. The odometer was working but sdpedo was not. I unplugged and reconnected the two wiring harnesses and this seemed to fix the problem. Thanks for the detailed video.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You, Sir.

[@simonvizuette3254]

I have the same problem. the tachometer spins and goes the whole way and the speedometer doesnt move at all

[@Fryrice3]

@@simonvizuette3254 my 2007 has same problem, speedo went all crazy. Replaced my trans speed sensor and now speedo is at 0. RPM work though. Any thought?

[@anton_c8gur]

surprise sound " OK NOW THIS TACHOMETER WORKS"

[@omarayoub8246]

This Very useful thank you 🙏

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrTerrywarren610]

Many Thanks, your a star

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for comment. :-)

[@erunit6]

quick question? I have the same problem with a 1993 Toyota Camry LE 2.2 litre. While watching your video I saw you unhook the two green wire connectors, but then it appears that you just rehooked them. I didn't hear or see any reference to any type of repair. Is that correct. I had transmission replaced in dec 2010 and they said the issue was in the dash and not in the actual transmission.

[@Guzzor2]

lol i have the same problem on the same car, 1993 toyota camry xle 2.2L . ill give this video a try later today. but mine speedometer is not accurate. its reads around half of the speed im really traveling

[@hailuassefa]

its great video, thank you, could you show me the place for the RPM sensor and wiering

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

👍

[@DavidBakaDontBelieve]

hello , so basically just unplug and plug back in ?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

+DavidBakaDontBelieve Yes. Thank You for feedback. :-)

[@quangthien2004]

Thank you for your tips

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

My pleasure 😊

[@sergioc2646]

Hola my friend!!! Great video!! I have a 1995 Toyota t100 3.4 my tachometer is not working correctly, the truck is in idle and is on 0 rpm but i press the gas start moving up, i remove the cluster and all connection looks ok. Any suggestions, i appreciate!!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Please replace whole dashboard

[@sergioc2646]

@@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor thanks my friend

[@AntalBakonyi]

Hi everybody, In my Toyota Corolla a very odd problem occured when I went to work (I drived at morning 10 minute to the place). First, I thought its only a simple dashboard connection error. Because the dashboard lighting and the meters started to turn in and turn out driving in the traffic. I was very interested, and when I parked my car I tried to investigate the idle run of the car. Nothing especially occured... thats why I thought it is a simple dashboard error. However, after going home I pushed a little the dashboard and the odometer. The tachometer and the cooling temperature meter started to work again... however the fuel level started to point the full level (the real fuel level was around 20-25%) and the RPM showed three times more than the actual RPM of the car. I drived home, because I had still not encounter with anything strange only this dashboard error looking behaviours... until ignition failure. Check Engine started to flash. I was started to worry that this dashboard error is not that simple (as my collegues told me that in older japanese and other cars in the electric systems a lot elements are in connection). I parked my car and looked for the idle behaviour. The idle engine sound was not smooth anymore. I have uploaded the videos. I am very interested, that do you have any similar experience? After this happened I am starting to be very interested in the electrical system of semi-old cars (like my 2002 Toyota) solutions.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks

[@user-hm5nu8yh1q]

I had a question about finding a short in the cables that lead to the tachometer or instrument gauges. My temp gauge goes straight to hot as soon as I turn the car on so i cannot know when my car will actually overheat. I have replaced the temp sensor, thermostat x2,water pump and took it to a mechanic who recommended I see a electrical shop but I wanted to ask you first to see if i can bypass the electric shop and find out if you knew how to look for a short in the wire leading to it. Can you help me. I have also replaced the instrument cluster gauges once as well.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Many Thanks and Happy Good new Year 2025 !

[@enockmakhathini]

Hi Peter, which wire actually picks up the pulse for a tachometer?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

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[@mj-dk8pv]

My 2004 Sienna tachometer, speedometer and fuel gauge not working all at once. I follow the instruction to unplug and reconnect one cable in the back with the key in and it work,however,once I remove the key and few minutes later reinsert the key, all three meters dead again. One time I unplug and reconnect it again and when it was working condition, I drove about 5 miles and everything all moving fine. But after removed the key half an hour, all meters dead again. Any suggestions for me, PLEASE ???

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

+mj13168 Hi, sounds bad. There could be error and cut in wires?

[@mj-dk8pv]

+Peter Finn , Happy Holidays. I try to unplug and reconnect the only one cable several times and always works. Even one time I drove more than 200 miles and every things moving. So it let me feel that how it is possible there are cuts in wire ? Do you have further opinions ?

[@manuelcastro7236]

How to fix speedometer not working - Corolla 2001 Lovelife model

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks 👍😀

[@thomastims9583]

I have a 2005 toyota corolla and I went to replace some dashboard gauge bulbs, mine looks nothing like all the other videos show. I can't find where to replace factory bulbs with leds. It looks like it's self contained. Any thoughts or tips ? Thanks so much !

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for comment, 😀👍

[@AlfredoCrazyFreddyRivera]

Is there any videos for a 2005 Toyota Corolla S...?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, I need to do those in future. Only one here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2m0iWqBmrF9j9k

[@adrianarias7361]

Hello Peter, I found this video very helpful. Does this quick fix will impact the odometer? In the video before you do the fix it shows 170 and after 80.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, no any impact for odometer.

[@afaqrst]

hello, can you show me the location of a ground wire for the speedometer lights?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Noted 👍

[@tinadeacon5721]

Followed all your steps but cables behind don’t seem to have enough slack behind to be able to remove the unit should i give it a good yank (pull) or not . (Toyota Corolla hatchback 1.6sr 1998 )

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Ok, next you need Force. Look what The force use means. I use Force for Ford car. Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnqviZtjit19msU

[@lorenzowong1980]

Hey I looked at this video and your speedo rattle noise one. I lubricated the speedo cable... Now the needle doesn't bounce... But there is still a noise. Any idea?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Maybe sensor in gearbox is bad?

[@lorenzowong1980]

@@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor fixed it. Some extra foam just under that first piece of plastic seems to fix. Near the two bottom plugs

[@joshuamann3059]

did you put a new or the old

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

New part

[@farazahmedkhan9643]

Hi Great explanation, i have a question though I have corolla xli 2009, the speedometer does not work at start untill i drive for 5 or 6 miles then the meter starts working and tracks my distance will appreciate any sort of help Thanks in advance 🙂

[@CosmicMantis]

I haave had this problem with a toyota fortuner infact most of my instruments were either flickering or not turning on then later turning on.. the prolem is to do with capacitors on the crcuitry.. change all the large capacitors on the board.. if that doesnt help change the other smaller capacitors that may help ..or check more youtube video and read comments

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Good comment 👍

[@muhammadbintang8830]

thank you so much

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You for feedback. :-)

[@fredman7680]

I have just put a new battery to may 1997 corolla 12hrs ago have checked my speedometer now have notice that os npt working what could be the problem

[@llynwa6283]

My tachometer kind of vibrate at zero mark and move a bit up at high accelerations and works properly once in a while... Any idea what could be the problem please?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Worn out part- You need new

[@llynwa6283]

I know its not the place but can you make a video on how to fix incorrect injector pump timing which emits white smoke?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for idea.

[@sebastiankarpati4615]

Hi Peter, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, Tachometer and oil pressure gauge is not working. Where is the tachometer getting the engine speed signal from? It is a 1HZ diesel engine. The speed sensor on the side of the fuel injection pump is connected to the emission control unit only. Beautiful sine wave. There is no CAN bus on this vehicle. How is the engine speed getting to the tacho? From the alternator? But I see no indication of that on the wiring diagram. Or is it a converted signal from the emission control to the tacho through a data able? The mystery of my life. Do you know what wave form I'm looking for and what the intensity is? As for the oil pressure, I have the resistance at the plug on the dash end, and when he dash is plugged in and I take the wire that goes on the oil pressure sensor down to negative I get 280 mA current , as if the circuit was complete. But the gauge doesn't move. However both the tacho and oil pressure gauge returns to 0 when the dash is plugged back in. Also the dash gets all positive feeds and negative too. What do you think?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, thanks for difficult questions and just now I don't know answers to your questions. I recommend that you go to ask advice in Toyota dealership service person. They know these kind of difficult questions.

[@sebastiankarpati4615]

Peter Finn Hi Peter, thanks for your reply, there's no one left to ask, everybody gave up on it including Toyota. I have made however a progress today, I found that the way this instrument panel is designed, if there is no engine speed signal (tacho) the oil pressure gauge is disabled. I gave a square signal to the wire that is the tacho signal wire and the tacho gauge moved, and the oil pressure gauge moved too at the same time. The tacho signal is going into the emission control unit sine (wave on two wires) but nothing is coming out of it (converted signal on 1 wire) . So for now we will replace the emission control unit which I believe will fix the problem.

[@angelicamariemurillo5914]

After changing the stock bulb of my toyota corolla big body the fuel guage went empty ang the fuel guage meter didt go back where it supposed to be. What will i do?

[@wikedkiller4207]

So high,I thought his dash was in miles per hour , I was about to say 😅😅👌

[@Witouniritoumi123]

Hi. Thnks for your vidéo. I have aprobleme with my Toyota Corolla 2003 dashboard. All the needles dont work they moove and stop the dashboard works and shut down. Even the car is shaking while Thierry problème is processing

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Noted 👍

[@GeckoGates]

my 98 corolla speedometer and odometer have been turning off and on recently, it does not keep track of miles when off. I will see if I can do the same thing you did in this video, I hope this works for me. I'll check back when I try it maybe tomorrow. edit. I was able to pop out my odometer and unplug the connectors and it appeared to work! I'll have to see how it functions when driving this weekend

[@doubtmasvisvi2378]

My Corolla T3 UK all gauges keeps going up and down how can I fix

[@2b1danriskk]

I have a 2003 Corolla. Recently I have been hearing a noise on the driver side near the steering wheel ....The sound makes "errrrrrrrrrrr" The whole instrument board went out of control ( The needles are going up & down for the rpm , also the fuel needle . When cranking the car up and even when its off) its not stable ...Then the total number of miles will blank out for a while then return. In park everything is idle & once I change gear to drive that is when the problem starts . I need help ,what is a solution?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Ok adn Thanks for comment 👍

[@jamesw5696]

Hi. I bought a corolla yesterday from 2000. Realized a spinning sound from the dash/right side of steering. Shen the spinning sound starts the speed indicator jumps down and up around 3-4 km/h. Is it a wheel that is dead. Or cable. Is it hard and or expensive to change

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You 👍😀

[@grandpanero7284]

Sir Toyota RAV4 2014 is having the same issue. I un plug and plug it back still it doesn't work. Changed the fuse box, changed the instrumental panel it's still the same. I will need to return this car.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Let me check, there is speed sensor in gearbox, check that too

[@grandpanero7284]

@@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor speed sensor for tachometer? I am only having problem of tachometer. The speedometer is working fine. Thanks

[@mustakkhan2184]

did you change the meter or it was loose connection how do we know what is wrong meter or wires

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Loosen connection

[@berryleoul]

Do you know how to fix the Chevrolet suburban

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi I am sorry. I am Toyota specialist, but could Chevrolet suburban open same way as Corolla? 

[@sufyanqazi2424]

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[@robbieromobio4778]

how to fix Mitsubishi galant 1997 tachometer. it doesn't have a wire like yours

[@berryleoul]

I don't know thanks for the immediate reply.

[@jesusramirez000]

Heey i have a question my 1995 toyota Corolla when I accelerate it goes up but very slowly and it never reached the right speed im at and one of the numerical things that marks how many miles you've travel changes in the same number all at them at once would that have to be with the speedometer sensor or this itself

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

You need a new dashboard

[@labarosazambrano6807]

@@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor is it ok to drive it as is without changing the new dashboard in such a situation?

[@stevebray1924]

@@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor is there no fix for it? My taco and rev don't work , had a funny noise behind the dash , I can only explan the noise as a cable that's is turning and broken, Toyota Corolla 95

[@pathaze4299]

Does anyone know where to attach a tach wire on a 1999 Toyota Corolla because I can't find out where to. I've been looking for weeks and am getting fed up. I'm gonna sell it for one with a tach if I can't find out how to hook one up. It doesn't have a distributor and runs and drives just fine.

[@lloydnawamalambo4102]

I have the same problem with my Toyota IST today.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks 👍😀

[@agampodipasindumangaladezo5547]

@@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor i am from srilanka . So i have toyota axio 141 2007 x grade. It doesn't has tachometer . But the same car G grade has the tachometer . I found meter board cluster with tachometer that suitable for my car. So i just want to know to fix that meter board cluster to my car do i have to arrange new wires for that? And pls tell me how much important to have a tachometer ? Tks . Waiting for your reply. I watched lots of your videos . Thanks lot.

[@ekonsetyawan7073]

Please help, my corolla 1998 year short in wiring tachometer in the distributor, black wire in the distributor short with rotor distributor. So now engine is off no start and check engine no light, what can i do please?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Ok

[@davidjunior4918]

Did you find what is the root cause why the tacho meter doesn't work?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes, cable connector was loosen

[@cavalierabouhamma2828]

My fuel needle does not go to zero, what is the problem? I think I need new dashboard. Please help. And my speedometer is very lazy it moves when the speed is 20 k/h or 40 k/h some times.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes. Good comment and Let's All folk discuss more 👍😀

[@Michael-tg4oh]

Hey there, I did exactly what the video shown but my odometer is still not working? Can it be different component in the car is broken?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes. There are electric components inside the dashboard. I recommend to replace new used full dashboard.

[@Michael-tg4oh]

Peter Finn Or can it be the speed senor is broken?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes. That could be possible too.

[@24sgb]

Ihave toyota xe here in the philippines my rpm wont work, theres a wiring in the engine or in the distrubutor? Pls help

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

+dobalditz magat Hi, sorry I don't know model xe

[@mugilannair4720]

Your should be ae80

[@ActOwnTant]

+Peter Finn I think it's Big Body EE100

[@jojosaqui1479]

its 1.3 engine

[@osamajaralla6999]

Hi . I have a corolla 2009 , yesterday I was cleaning the dashboard glass but I touch the tachometer accidently , now it read minus 10 for all meters I try to put them at same place but still after starting engine goes to the same wrong site . What can I do to repair it and if I can't who can repair it please . With regards

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

+osama jaralla Please do this reset. Look my video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4OqomWtqdx6rbM

[@ladyybugg7952]

I have a 2001 Camry and nothing is wotking on mines what do I need to do, gas hand stuck. Odometers, speedometer, n the hand with the hot n cold is not working n my miles is not showing can any one give me feed back into what they think is the problem n neither one of my windows will go down n just yesterday everything was working just fine

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Really.. All Broken ?

[@TheHelado36]

What precisely was what you did ?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Cables connection re fix

[@TheHelado36]

Peter Finn ok I just bought a Camry and the gauges behave lazy .

[@jamesmonkey6843]

i cant remove the speedometer from my 2001 corolla

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Well, I need to do new video in future. :-)

[@dashtyATG]

i didn't understood what he done he just disconnect them and connect them back What was that?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Connection error

[@navagation]

Hi mate, Are they T5, T8 or T10 light bulbs behind the dashboard? And how many are they all together? Cheers

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, I need to check the type. There was bulbs about 5 to 10.

[@andyvilla3958]

@@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor hey bro

[@World_of_cars301]

HI corolla xli 2005 model trip mater is working but main mater not working

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Please replace full meter console

[@cruzillo6262]

he just changed the cluster out. the trip meter has about 80 less miles on it

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for comment.

[@krullikollega9732]

Terve, i would like to type in finnish but i say it in english. I have had this problem with my corolla for 4 years, most of the time it always works, but somtimes the tachometer dont work, i fix it by only tapping with my finger when the car is on, and it starts working, maybe its bad soldering or maybe i should buy a new tachometer i dont know

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for info 👍👍👍

[@nre1191]

Hi mye speedometeret dont workshop its show 20 km when i drive inn 40km i havet corolla 2000 modell e11 how can i make IT to worke

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

+Tom Tollaksen Hi, your meter is damaged, so please replace the new dashboard.

[@astroteamplays3241]

Samw problem what i did was take off the panel gauge then on the board i looked for capacitors and i saw 3 of them..changed them all and then its working fine now.

[@aliejaz581]

I dont understand what was the actual problem in this car you just open and close ye grips.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi and Thanks for comment. :-)

[@olvervalencia4009]

How all it part thank

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Noted and Thanks 👍

[@dougpollvogt4559]

You didn't fix anything you just plugged it in correctly in fact you're not even really sure what you're working on it's an RPM gauge revolutions per minute. Not rotations

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes, the connector was loosen.

[@TP7Official]

Yes, revolutions per minute, which is the engine speed, the cylinders turning, and another word for turning can be rotations, he did not say anything misleading, tbh you're just in the comments to act smart, don't do that, nobody cares that you know what RPM stands for, my Casio Calculator could probably know that not even needing to..

[@chiconyxzx]

what have you done here i didint understand? 1. taking out dashboard 2. take out light bulb and put back and its must start working? XDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Impavido Hello. There was the cable loosen and bad connection.

[@chiconyxzx]

no all cables are good, just arrows sometimes working sometimes not

[@kevinelabo3868]

Impavido

[@24sgb]

Toyota corolla xe 1993 model

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

+dobalditz magat Hello and Thanks Your comment. :-)

[@arzookhan129]

#diykhan

[@darrinfaulkner8911]

First off I can hardly understand you and you shouldve put cluster removal on your ad because its taking you way too long to take apart to get to your root problem.At least fast forward to the immediate problem..

[@neco1562]

tamir etmedinki manyak

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi and Thanks fo rcomment. 👍

[@hailuassefa]

its great video, thank you, could you show me the place for the RPM sensor and wiering

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Noted

[@berryleoul]

I don't know thanks for the immediate reply.