1998 Honda Civic Speedometer Works Will Drop 20mph Flutter Car Shut Off Might

1998 HONDA CIVIC
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The speedometer works, then will drop to 20MPH and flutter. If the car is shut off, it might drop to zero, then work for a little bit, but always drops to 20 MPH and flutters. If I start the car and it is stuck at 20 MPH, I can disconnect the VSS and the speedometer will stay at 20. Is this a VSS issue or a gage cluster issue?
Oct 30, 2012 at 12:06 AM
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-Inspect and test the VSS, if okay time to open up the cluster and investigate-

Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) (A/T & M/T) On top left front of transaxle.
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) (CVT) On top of transaxle

Jun 12, 2019 at 5:16 PM
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THANH CHRYSLER
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you should also inspect cluster instrument
Jun 12, 2019 at 5:16 PM
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