Browning Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 just started. Yesterday it started jumping, then stopped working at all. today it's just reading way off. Going slow(15 or so) and it's up around 50 lol I know there's a problems with the solder joints on the cluster but how do I determine whether this is a cluster problem or the gear in the transmission? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 how many miles are you on your neon? my old 97 had 140k and didnt have that issue one possible solution: Remove the instrument cluster, and pull out the connector that is clipped to the car. Clean the pins mercilessly, and re-install connector. Now with cluster in hand, clean pins, but do nothing to reduce their circumference or length, such as rubbing or sanding. Bend as many as you can so that the cluster will be tight as you guide it back onto the stationary female end as previously discussed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted August 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 how many miles are you on your neon? my old 97 had 140k and didnt have that issue 130,000 or so iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 id think that if the speedo gear was messed up it wouldnt work at all. id try replacing the cluster first. it cant be too much for a junkyard one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted August 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 id think that if the speedo gear was messed up it wouldnt work at all. id try replacing the cluster first. it cant be too much for a junkyard one. any idea if they're easy to remove in these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 im pretty sure youve got to pull the plastic off that goes around the cluster, then its just a matter of a few screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Those are electrically driven, and most of the time a faulty VSS is to blame. I don't know about Neon specific problems, but this is the first thing I'd look into on any other car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted August 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 the sensor down on the transmission where the gear is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 the sensor down on the transmission where the gear is? yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted August 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 ok I'll pull that out and inspect the gears. Are we assuming the gears will be broke/worn or the sensor is just bad? Either way I think it's all one unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 gear comes off. hall effect type sensor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted August 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 alright. I'll call the local yard tomorrow and get it all as one. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted August 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 sorry for the bump. It's got to be in the cluster. Took it for a ride and it was working fine, then dropped to zero. smack the dash pretty hard and it starts working again. I found a site that says to redo the solder on the back but I'm not sure that's the problem. Anyways, the top of the dash needs removed. Does it all just pull off or is there a screw or two hiding somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72POS Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 been down that road a few times with the Neon's.. most likely the cluster, at least in my case(s) it was... done 3 now.(each time cust. supplied junkyard clusters. just take your time and look for the screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 it was the cluster. found one at Marshalls for $15. Drove 45 minutes to get there, waited for an hour and a half and still no part9was 20 or so others waiting too). fuck that place. Ended up paying $35 for one at a local yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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