Hi I have a 1997 Honda Civic DX 1.5 engine, and 5-speed transmission. The car worked fine until I drove over a flood on freeway during a rainstorm. About a mile down the road speedometer started to bounce off of zero and all dash lights flash on and off then check engine light turn on and car still runs.
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Question: Hi I have a 1997 Honda Civic DX 1.5 engine, and 5-speed transmission. The car wo
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milesauto from Miles Auto Service Inc., March 26, 2012, 06:10
MasterWater could have gotten into speed sensor and caused it to fail. If this has not corrected itself in a short period it may need replacement. Suggest you take it in to professional to have it diagnosed.
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Lakota1, March 26, 2012, 11:27RookieThank you for your quick response. My follow up question is where is this speed sensor located, and is it easy to replace?
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milesauto, March 26, 2012, 11:41MasterThe vehicle speed sensor is located on top of the transmission. How high of water did you get into? Sensor may not be too cheap and got to come from Honda dealer I beleive.
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Lakota1, March 26, 2012, 12:37RookieThe water was about a foot and a half deep, it had gathered under an over pass on the freeway that had drainage problems. I could not avoid or go around to many cars on freeway.
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milesauto, March 27, 2012, 06:02ReplyMasterIf you have full coverage insurance on that car it should be covered for repairs.
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