Q: Odometer isn't working

asked by on February 17, 2016

The odometer is not working. The speedometer is working fine though.

The odometer would need to be removed and sent out for repair or replacement. The problem is that the entire cluster would need to go to the repair shop to be fixed. I recommend having a mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, check this out for you to identify and quote the repairs needed.

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