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How do you change the speedometer on a Honda Civic?

How do you change the speedometer on a Honda Civic?

Drive your cars to an even stretch of open road, and park your cars side by side. Remove the needle from the gauge cluster. Accelerate both your vehicles, and have the other vehicle drive steady at 20 mph. Synchronize your car to the same speed as the other vehicle. Press the needle onto the 20 mph mark of your speedometer.

How do I use the digital speedometer feature in the drive?

The Digital Speedometer feature in the driver information center (DIC) allows the speedometer to be displayed in digital format through the DIC. To view the Digital Speedometer, press the MENU button until the DIC displays Trip/Fuel Information Menu, then use the toggle buttons to select Digital Speedometer. Was this answer helpful?

Why did I get a speeding ticket on my Honda Civic?

A speedometer error is the number one reason for speeding tickets. While the police officer who pulled you over may not accept an inaccurate speedometer as a valid (or legal) reason for avoiding that speeding ticket, you can reduce your chances of receiving future speeding tickets by re-calibrating the speedometer in your Honda Civic.

Can a speedometer error cause a speeding ticket?

This article applies to the Honda Civic (1992-2000). A speedometer error is the number one reason for speeding tickets.

Drive your cars to an even stretch of open road, and park your cars side by side. Remove the needle from the gauge cluster. Accelerate both your vehicles, and have the other vehicle drive steady at 20 mph. Synchronize your car to the same speed as the other vehicle. Press the needle onto the 20 mph mark of your speedometer.

Where is the fuse box on a Honda Civic?

Every Honda Civic has a fuse box, which is located on the inside of the dashboard on the driver’s side. If the fuse that controls the speedometer comes loose or blows, the speedometer may behave erratically, or stop functioning entirely.

Where is the Check Engine light on a Honda?

Turn the key into the “off” position if either of these occurs. Figure 1. A steady check engine light. (Related Article: Warning Lights – Honda-Tech.com) In the passenger’s side foot well, remove the kick panel by the side door. This will allow you access to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) and jumper plug (service connector).

What causes the speedometer to bob up and down?

If the EGR goes bad or becomes damaged, it may remain open when it is supposed to be closed, which will cause the speedometer to bob up and down sporadically, and will also cause the engine to run very roughly. Every Honda Civic has a fuse box, which is located on the inside of the dashboard on the driver’s side.

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