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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 SPEEDOMETER SPECIFICATION TABLE  .
    SPEEDOMETER SPECIFICATION TABLE (KM/H)

    Speedometer tester indication (km/h) Allowable range (km/h)
    20 17-23
    40 37-42
    60 57-63
    80 76-83
    100 96-103
    120 116-123
    140 135-143
    SPEEDOMETER SPECIFICATION TABLE (MPH)

    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 67-73
    80 77-83
  3. Verify that the speedometer reading is within the range indicated in SPEEDOMETER SPECIFICATION TABLE  .
    • If the speedometer does not move or the indication is not within the allowable range, inspect the PCM and the related wiring harnesses.
      • If the PCM and the related wiring harnesses are normal, replace the instrument cluster.