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Using A Speedometer Tester

  1. Adjust the tire pressure to the specification.
  2. Using a speedometer tester, verify that the tester reading is as indicated in the following table.
    Speedometer tester indication (km/h) Allowable range (km/h)
    20 17-23
    40 38-42
    60 57-63
    80 77-83
    100 97-103
    120 117-124
    140 136-144
    Speedometer tester indication (mph) Allowable range (mph)
    10 8-12
    20 18-22
    30 28-32
    40 38-42
    50 48-52
    60 58-62
    70 68-72
    80 78-83
  3. Verify that the speedometer reading is within the range indicated in the table.
    • If the speedometer does not operate or the indication is not within the allowable range, inspect the following:
      • PCM
      • TCM (ATX vehicles)
      • ABS HU/CM (With ABS)
      • DSC HU/CM (With DSC)
      • Related wiring harness
    • If the PCM, TCM (vehicles with ATX), ABS HU/CM (vehicles with ABS) or DSC HU/CM (vehicles with DSC), and related wiring harnesses are normal, replace the instrument cluster.