speedometer sticks

4r3s · 01-29-2010, 02:10 PM

Ive had the car for three weeks now and its happened twice so far. My speedometer sits pointing straight down not even registering 0mph while Im moving. If I stop the car, turn it off and back on the gauge will sweep back and forth and then it works like its supposed to. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this and knows of an easy fix but I think Im just going to have a short list of things to get fixed at my first oil change. My cars an AT if that matters any.

6MT · 01-29-2010, 02:13 PM

Vehicle speed sensor...

NYBladeZ · 01-29-2010, 02:14 PM

yeah you definitely want to stop by the dealer and have that checked, that's the first time this issue has been mentioned on the forum is your Z an 09 or 10?

Zsteve · 01-29-2010, 02:59 PM

warrenty! warrenty! warrenty!

6MT · 01-29-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

warrenty! warrenty! warrenty!

You must mean.... WARRANTY

Trips · 01-29-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

You must mean.... WARRANTY

I have heard of someone else with this issue, but i forgot who it was?

IDZRVIT · 01-29-2010, 03:14 PM

Does the odometer still register the miles? Probably not. Talk about an extended warranty!!!!

Zsteve · 01-29-2010, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

You must mean.... WARRANTY

Im in TX now so the slang is changing. LOL.

4r3s · 01-30-2010, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

yeah you definitely want to stop by the dealer and have that checked, that's the first time this issue has been mentioned on the forum is your Z an 09 or 10?

Happened again last night coming home, the car is a 09. Also Im not sure it the odometer is registering anything when this happens, Ill look for it next time it happens. And I wouldnt be surprised if Im the first one to have this issue here, pretty much falls right in line with my luck...

Booger · 01-31-2010, 10:30 AM

I've had my Z since November. It happens whenever it's below 45 degrees. Here in the AZ, that's pretty much only December and January. I figure i'll get it checked out next month at my free oil change. I don't pay any attention to the speedometer anyway, until I get to the photo radars - things.

DarKNight370z · 12-31-2010, 09:40 AM

mine does that pretty often now when its cold here in MD, 25-35 degrees, just the first time the car is started. I'm waiting for my next oil change to complain about it. I'm going turn off the "effects" setting on the dash and see if that at least stops it till my next dealership visit. Also i noticed it happens if you start the car and try to drive move the car before the gauges have settled.

01-29-2010, 02:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 24	speedometer sticks Ive had the car for three weeks now and its happened twice so far. My speedometer sits pointing straight down not even registering 0mph while Im moving. If I stop the car, turn it off and back on the gauge will sweep back and forth and then it works like its supposed to. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this and knows of an easy fix but I think Im just going to have a short list of things to get fixed at my first oil change. My cars an AT if that matters any.

01-29-2010, 02:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Vehicle speed sensor... __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

01-29-2010, 02:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	yeah you definitely want to stop by the dealer and have that checked, that's the first time this issue has been mentioned on the forum is your Z an 09 or 10? __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

01-29-2010, 02:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	warrenty! warrenty! warrenty! __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

01-29-2010, 03:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	Does the odometer still register the miles? Probably not. Talk about an extended warranty!!!! __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

01-31-2010, 10:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
Booger Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: PHOENIX, AZ Posts: 8 Drives: 09 370 MB 7AT Rep Power: 15	I've had my Z since November. It happens whenever it's below 45 degrees. Here in the AZ, that's pretty much only December and January. I figure i'll get it checked out next month at my free oil change. I don't pay any attention to the speedometer anyway, until I get to the photo radars - things.

12-31-2010, 09:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
DarKNight370z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Baltimore Posts: 16 Drives: 09 Blk 370z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 16	mine does that pretty often now when its cold here in MD, 25-35 degrees, just the first time the car is started. I'm waiting for my next oil change to complain about it. I'm going turn off the "effects" setting on the dash and see if that at least stops it till my next dealership visit. Also i noticed it happens if you start the car and try to drive move the car before the gauges have settled.

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