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    dbshouston Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 6, 2007, 07:14 AM
    97 Mustang V6 Odometer not working
    My odometer and trip have stopped working but Speedometer seems to be fine. I replaced the VSS because I tested it with what I know now to be a bad Volt Meter. My Cruise stopped working at around the same time but have no idea if it is related or not. I have seen the fuse testing techniques posted by txgreasemonkey and will be trying those today. Just wanted to see if anyone else has advice on this issue.

    Thanks
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    Aug 6, 2007, 07:21 AM
    Are you experienced in this type of work? Because I am sure that your local motor repair shop won't charge you that much because it might be a lose cable or small problem!
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    Aug 6, 2007, 07:26 AM
    In your situation, check items in this order:

    . Odometer/Trip Meter
    . Printed circuit board
    . Odometer connector at printed circuit board
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    Aug 6, 2007, 03:13 PM
    So with the confidence I gathered from others, I disassembled my instrument cluster today. I am happy to report that the Odometer of the 1997 Mustangs are still mechanical and the gear that turns the dial was broken. In fact it was crumbling as I was trying to remove it. Ford WILL NOT sell just this one gear but for $48.00 (less then half the cost of a rebuilt Instrument Cluster) I ordered a new gear online. This repair has taken some time and I recommend proceeding very slowly because the circuit board and the connectors are very delicate, and one wrong move could cost hundreds of dollars.
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    Aug 6, 2007, 05:11 PM
    Good job!
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