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Apparition · 09-18-2002, 05:44 AM

I know my digital speedo did fail before I bought the car. The previous owner got sick of fixing the car. Check around at the junkyards, or maybe swap into the analog speedo.

Check out for a burnt out light maybe? Otherwise, it may just be a failed unit. I believe they do die after awhile.

mixedwell · 09-18-2002, 02:11 AM

i think im going to go honda you guys. my nissan quest (ha ha nissan quest? ok...)is almost over. im getting very frustrated with my digital speedometer. i took apart the whole dash, looked at all the wiring diagrams, checked the speed sensor, and i even found the dead wires inside the cabin that didn't give power to the guage cluster. so far nothing STILL works except my tach, my warning lights, and the arrows. my dimmer doesnt work, my lights in the cluster, the speedo, HUD, and other little things! ah... if you can seriously help... werd. maybe its the circuit board.??? help.

*ca18guy* · 09-18-2002, 12:10 PM

If I had a digital dash I would seriously rip it out.  Replace all the gauges with autometer ones and make a custom backing.  Digital will only give you problems and isn't as accurate. Some may not want to take the time but I think the custom look would be worth it.

Apparition · 09-18-2002, 02:52 PM

Is it difficult and or possible to go to analog? Like snag a cluster out of a fastback and throw it in my coupe? (In cse if the speedo dies again)

09-18-2002, 05:44 AM	#1
Apparition Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ontario Posts: 439 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I know my digital speedo did fail before I bought the car. The previous owner got sick of fixing the car. Check around at the junkyards, or maybe swap into the analog speedo. Check out for a burnt out light maybe? Otherwise, it may just be a failed unit. I believe they do die after awhile. __________________ 1990 240sx coupe sold

09-18-2002, 02:11 AM	#2
mixedwell Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SOuth Cali Posts: 892 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i think im going to go honda you guys. my nissan quest (ha ha nissan quest? ok...)is almost over. im getting very frustrated with my digital speedometer. i took apart the whole dash, looked at all the wiring diagrams, checked the speed sensor, and i even found the dead wires inside the cabin that didn't give power to the guage cluster. so far nothing STILL works except my tach, my warning lights, and the arrows. my dimmer doesnt work, my lights in the cluster, the speedo, HUD, and other little things! ah... if you can seriously help... werd. maybe its the circuit board.??? help. __________________ silvia... my love ::

09-18-2002, 02:52 PM	#4
Apparition Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ontario Posts: 439 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is it difficult and or possible to go to analog? Like snag a cluster out of a fastback and throw it in my coupe? (In cse if the speedo dies again) __________________ 1990 240sx coupe sold

09-18-2002, 12:10 PM	#3
ca18guy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Clearwater FL Age: 42 Posts: 3,226 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ca18guy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If I had a digital dash I would seriously rip it out.  Replace all the gauges with autometer ones and make a custom backing.  Digital will only give you problems and isn't as accurate. Some may not want to take the time but I think the custom look would be worth it.