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Sounds like you have a bad Instrument Cluster (Also called a Speedometer) and the easiest thing to do is to go to a Salvage Yard and replace it. You can also go to EBAY or www.car-part.com and there is a locator for cars by Price/Distance and you can get a used one. I just checked and there are 12 between the price of $15 - $40 on Car-Part.com.
You will need to remove the whole cluster and replace it, the whole assembly just unpluges and comes out. You can buy used or new. Just remove all trim pieces and the bolts holding it in place you will have to shift your trans. into N or lower gear if automatic, also if it has ajustable stearing you will need it to be as low as possible. Buying a manuel will help you with diagrams and other useful info.
There is a relay fuse under the hood. You want to check the relay fuse under the hood then check for a loose connector to the back of your dash. If these are good you'll need to take to someplace to have the ECM checked. This usually cost about $50.00
It can be several things. Te simple one is that the connector behind the cluster is loose. The other is the circut board that makes up the cluster is going bad. Try disconnecting the cluster and re connecting. If this does not work, try replacing it with a sed one from a salvage yard or from ebay.
Mine has done this a few times after having disconnected the battery for service. Disconnecting and reconnecting the battery a second time brought them back. A mechanic friend told me it hase something to do with the ECM relearning after having been disconnected. Hope this helps.
Check the general locations, which include (but are not limited to): Driver side lower dash where the door touches Passenger-side below the glovebox along the wall(s)]\ Glove Box Under the hood: Along the passenger or driver fender Against the firewall or windshield cowl Directly in-front of the engine on the radiator brace
Look for an access panel, or simply just an outline against a plastic wall, for interior.
Exterior will appear as a plastic box, rectangle, or "L" shape with click-tabs along the side (or latch type clasp)
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