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Why did my speedometer stop working while driving?
The most common causes of a speedometer that stopped working include are a faulty speed sensor, a broken gear on the speedometer, damaged wiring, or a faulty engine control unit.
Why is my rpm at 0 while driving?
If the RPMs drop off right as the engine is stalling then the most common cause of this is a bad crankshaft position sensor. This sensor tells the engine computer what the engine RPM speed is and what the position of the cylinders are. If it fails, the computer does not know the position of the engine so it will stall.
Why does my speedo needle drop?
Possible problems: the speedometer cable is damaged or broken. The speed sensor has gone bad. The speedometer could need re-calibrating due to changes in the car or an electrical short. The speedometer may need to be replaced.
Can a bad alternator affect speedometer?
The car worked much better when I went over 35mph. The speedometer would fluctuate around 14mph when I was stopped, or stay at 35mph; when I went over 35mph it would work fine and there would be much less problems. My battery didn’t charge at all, not even a little.
Why does my RPM drop when I accelerate?
Oftentimes, when your RPM fluctuates while accelerating, it’s going to be because of an issue with the idle air control valve, or IAC, in your car. The IAC is in charge of controlling the idle speed of your engine, and it could be the reason why your tachometer is out of control right now.
What causes the speedometer to fluctuate?
If the hairspring comes loose or breaks, it can’t hold the speed cup in place, and the result is a fluctuation in the dial. If a speed sensor in the automatic transmission starts to malfunction, it can affect the speedometer and cause fluctuations.
Can a weak alternator cause poor engine performance?
Can bad alternator affect engine performance? Drops in electrical output from a failing alternator can cause these systems to malfunction, leading to a poorly running engine. Symptoms will be rough idle, misfires, poor acceleration, hesitation and stalling.