Using A Speedometer Tester
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Adjust the tire pressure to the specification.
- Using a speedometer tester, verify that the tester reading is as indicated in the figure. See Fig 1 - Fig 2 .
- Verify that the speedometer reading is within range.
- If the speedometer does not move or the indication is not within the allowable range, inspect the ABS HU/CM (vehicles with ABS), DSC HU/CM (vehicles with DSC) and related wiring harnesses.
- If the ABS HU/CM (vehicles with ABS), DSC HU/CM (vehicles with DSC) and related wiring harnesses are normal, replace the instrument cluster.
- If the speedometer does not move or the indication is not within the allowable range, inspect the ABS HU/CM (vehicles with ABS), DSC HU/CM (vehicles with DSC) and related wiring harnesses.