Issues with Speedometer/Odometer/Cruise Control Failure
hello.
I have intermittent times when my speedometer will drop to zero, no matter what speed I'm traveling. During the time it's off, the odometer doesn't turn and the cruise control will not work.
Sometimes the needle bounces up and down a bit before it drops and stays at zero. Other times it works fine. When it fails it is usually after driving for a while.
No repair manuals that are worth anything are available for Quest or Villager (bought Haynes - a waste of money)
It does reference a speed sensor, supposedly on the side of the transmission, but I sure can't see it.
I opened the tranny fluid pan and replaced the fluid, but didn't see anything that looked like a speed sensor with pan and filter removed either.
Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Kirk
speedometer
shows 20 mph faster than actually being driven
your speedometer needle
I have had the same issue with my 2000 Nissan Quest and I have also had other similiar problems that other people have mentioned on this website so I am seeking anyone who is interested in joining me for a NISSAN class action lawsuit for poor vehicle manufacturing issues. Thanks
speed sensor
The Haynes manual does have this sensor in it. It is refered to as the Vehicle Speed Sensor in the drivetrain section. Easy to see if you get the right angle when you raise the hood or when you get it jacked up get under it and look from the rear side of the transmission.
2007 Quest Speedometer problems
I am on a list as well who have this problem. It will be 5 miles off of what i am driving. Sometimes I go 15miles and registers 5 miles. Other times I drive 60 and registers at 80. My car is newer than all posted here. So how is it that this continues to be a problem. To top it off my door just stoped working!! Imagine a terrible accident where car catches on fire and no one can get out. I have to do something fast. Never again will I buy a nissan.
Looking to buy a new car.
2007 Quest Speedometer problems
I am facing the same problem with my Nissan Quest 2007, I notice this since yesterday when driving at the freeway and I noticed the speedometer showing 80 miles when I and everybody was driving at 65, then when I stoped complete the vehicle I notice that the gauge was not reaching 0, it was already showing around 10 miles per hour. has anybody fixed this problem? if yes, how?. My warranty just expired like 200 miles ago...I will take it to the dealer and see if they can fix it under the warranty. To be honest I am also getting disappointed to the quality of Nissam, I just had to fix the rear door by myself, the nut attached to the frame came off, the factory just soldered it to the frame with two points of solder, what I weak design.
Please, let me know if someone has fixed and how the problem with the speedometer. Thank you!!
the fix is to get a new vehicle speed sensor
i answered this on another thread... wasn't a bad job either!
great, i'm in the same boat now...
once my odometer hit around 108,ooo miles, it started to do the same thing...
there's another site that has the service manual on accessing transmission trouble codes w/out a scanner tool...
another clue is the O/D light will flash on/off when you put the key to on, engine not started yet
http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/quest/
i'm leaning towards the sensor on the trans as well so i'm gonna see if it's unplugged
my problem also is making it go into failsafe mode & won't go past a certain speed
my 2001 quest
my van is acting the same way. all the same symptoms.
was it the speed sensor on the trani? and where is it located?
Odometer issues
Please let
me know how you fix this problem if you had.....tks....
Speedometer/Odometer Intermittent Failure
2001 Quest Owner
I am new to this site. I came here due to the speedometer and odometer problem. Mine started after I took my Quest in for its 100,000 mile major maintenance (timing belt/chain replacement, etc). Has anyone gotten a response on this problem? Or, can you tell me how to use this site to find a repair solution? Thanks!
2001 Quest Owner
speedometer issues
I have the same problem with the needle bouncing up and down from 0 to 100. When it happens, the cruise control does not work.
It started a few weeks after the extended warranty expired.
speedometer,odometer and cruise control
Hi,
I have the same problems with my speedometer, odometer and cruise control on my 1999 Quest Van. I also can not see my clock or time.
Is this a chronic problem?
Thank you.
Pat
I have the same problem.If
I have the same problem.If you find where the speed sensor is plz post it.I also need to find the knock sensor.Any help you can give would be great.Thanx Dan
i posted the link to the FSM
Factory Service Manual
it'll show it there
basically, i raised the front end up... it's in the back of the trans/engine area, closer to the driver side, held by a bolt
i believed i answered this same question a while back in another thread
thanks for everything
oh i see the factory service manual...how clever. where can i get one ? i have a haynes and i do believe the question was not only where but what causes the speedometer to drop to zero. i located the sensor...below the TPS....and also almost below the brake fluid reservoir about 2 feet straight down...access from bottom once you spot it from top. my speedometer quits sometimes....speed sensor checked fine according to haynes manual...maybe 2 prong plug on top of VSS is culprit ...maybe the connector opens up. every 3 cycles on/off the 2001 resets codes as long as problem has gone away. probably the connector plug. you answered in another thread? where? sounds like you dont like to answer questions but once. they have meds for that.
scroll back up to see the
scroll back up to see the link for the FREE service manual
it can be the plug to it; but in my case, it was a stuck/bad sensor...
I pulled it off(held down with a bolt on the trans/ your description is spot-on 10mm head size socket needed, i believe) & I can't spin it; so I had to transfer the plastic gear held on with an e-clip (small precision sized flathead screwdriver needed)
lubed the o-ring with some ATF, put the new one in & plugged everything back together
& saved some $ from the stealership for this easy fix
PS: if you too lazy to scroll up and READ...
... here it is again
http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/quest/
pick the year of your quest & have your acrobat reader up to date to view the files
Mine is having problems too!!
I'm having the same problem in my 2000 Quest. The speedometer is intermitant and the cruise does not work when the speedometer is reading zero. As I was driving down the road today when the speedometer came back on the cruise light began to flash on and off until I turned the cruise control off then back on. Once I did that, all worked as expected.
i had the same problem
i had the same problem speedometer went to zero no cruise my check engine light eventually came on after the speed sensor completely died had it replaced works fine now. i also have a 2000 quest
thanks for the update; hope
thanks for the update; hope this thread will help others