The car is parked and the speedometer is sitting on 55mph. When I moved the car the needle moves, but moves between 55-120mph, never back down to zero or actually MPH. I dont have a digital read out, just a plain needle, on a plain Impala.
Side note: My car was hit in the parking lot at work, and it start a day or two after it was hit. MY car was parked and someone else backed into it? not sure if that would cause problem, but I dont understand what could just make that happen like that all of a sudden. pleaase help.
2006-08-25 07:24:50 · 10 answers · asked by blazer 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Damaged speedo cable. Have it replaced.
2006-08-25 07:28:03 · answer #1 · answered by rolahey 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The speedo in this vehicle is electronically operated and does not use a cable. (even a broken cable would not make a speed get stuck because when a cable in not turning the needle falls no matter what) You most likely have a speedo head, sensor or electronic problem.
Still own a shop
2006-08-25 08:16:20 · answer #2 · answered by Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sell the car or trade it in. The problem is it's a Cavalier. If the speedometer is the only problem, it's just the beginning. Wait a little longer and you'll find all sorts of new problems.
2016-03-27 05:45:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
04 impalas don't have speedo cables, most cars quit that in the early ninetys. and a bad sensor couldn't do it either. you need a new cluster, its gonna cost you alot, and it wasnt caused by the accident. theres the truth with no bullshit attached. if your lucky a reprogram might fix it but only a dealer can tell you that.
2006-08-25 10:45:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a damn Chevy.......Buy Jap or German...I have a 2004 Toyota Lexus LS 430 never had one bit of trouble with it..Before that I had a 1982 Mercedes Turbo Diesel and had 396,213 when I traded it "Once again "No Trouble" ever....
2006-08-25 07:33:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
sounds like the cable or the vehicle speed sensor...but if the need is still moving up and don't doesn't sound like the cable is broke.
2006-08-25 09:24:51 · answer #6 · answered by turner32542 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same thing happened in my Ford Taurus. See if it's a recall and if it is, get it fixed under warranty.
2006-08-25 07:27:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the bump made the cable skip up. Go to the dealership or your trusted repairman fix it.
2006-08-25 07:33:18 · answer #8 · answered by Alexis 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because Chevrolet makes a terrible product.
2006-08-25 07:26:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
autotech is right on the money....listen to him !!!!!
2006-08-25 13:21:34 · answer #10 · answered by trannyman166 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋