How to Fix an Odometer That Doesn't Spin
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- čas přidán 1. 08. 2016
- DIY odometer repair and LED dash light install. Learn how to fix your odometer to show the correct mileage when you drive. The odometer gear can easily be repaired by taking the gauges out from the dashboard, but I also show you how to replace the speed sensor. Since we are taking the dash apart, I show you how to install LED bulbs for your instrument cluster.
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I DID IT!! Your video is amazing. I am a 56 yr old mom fixing up a car for my son. I was going to send it out to be repaired but your video taught me how. Saved me $175 compared to sending it out. Thank you
hey, what's up with that car now? hope all are you doing well
This is adorable
You are amazing!!!
Go mom!
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man i don't why i'm addicted to these videos
+NaifHD glad you’re enjoying them!
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Because we want to do it too... But when we are in our car with a screwdriver we get scared and we drive to the mechanic!
@@dvoz9023 ez
I just really love cars.
The change in chris's enthusiasm in just 4 years is insane
Ik that why I don’t watch to much of is old videos
Sounds pretty enthusiastic to me lol
@@misterbulger yes but not _as_ enthusiastic, especially compared to his much more recent ones. Past year or two he's been really into it, extremely passionate, etc, but in this video, yes that enthusiasm is there, but he just doesn't seem as committed
@@brendancross2767 honestly I'll have to catch up on his newer stuff. He taught me enough in his earlier days that I rarely have to watch more videos to figure things out now. He's so good he's putting himself out of a job in a way by giving people the confidence to tear into stuff without direction.
This video is absolutely outstanding - even by ChrisFix standards. You have to watch, even if you never intend to fix an odometer. The attention to detail is unsurpassed, the video quality is exceptional, and the commentary is in a class of its own. You simply CANNOT beat a ChrisFix video.
Yes it's really true, even after YEARS from the publication of a video, he likes and comments the people under his videos!
My mom has a 1998 Mustang convertible that she just loves. Her only complaint Is that the odometer is broken. I will fix it as a surprise. Thank you.
+R. N. KS that's awesome!!! Glad the video was helpful!
Is she from Pasadena? :)
Do it for Christmas ur mom will be so happy
Denis Bickle lol tht was 7 months ago
Did you fix it?
DAMNIT!
I wanted to see a before and after of the LED upgrade
Yea, I was hoping to see that at the end too!
He does show what they look like briefly at 10:27
I have the same mustang and used the same LED lights when i fixed the odometer. It looks great but it makes the dashboard look blue while all the other lights in the car are green. I didn't think of that. I hated it so I had to go back to regular
it's on his Instagram
10:30
Hey Chris, is the process the same for a 00 Honda CRV? If so could I use the same piece you linked to in the description?
It should work the same if you have an analog odometer butter mustang gear won’t work. Gotta buy a specific one for the CRV. It could be other things as well so once you verify it’s the odometer and you get the gauges out, you can do some more diagnosing.
@@chrisfix hey Chris does this also apply to a speedometer that is displaying the wrong speed?
@@samueltoledo3902 depends on the cause did the speedometer stop displaying the right speed after you changed your rims? If you changed them and they're not the same diameter as your previous set rim and tyre combined diameter then that can be throwing the speed sensor off.
i dont have a obt2
Too sad
Chris makes things look so easy I've been fixing cars for over 30 years and can do a lot but he is just a natural
I've been watching you're videos non stop for the last week and I can proudly say I learned so much.
Thank you
+Sophex Parzien awesome! That's what I like to hear!!!
Sophex Parzien in a statement row r
This is a BIG NO NO! Are you a certified Technician? Did you put a certification sticker on it with your tech number and date?
Bub Dog's What do you think? what's your problem?
LOGIC AND CHRISFIX FAN? Are you sure we're not the same person? L
"and while we're in here, we might as well roll back the odometer to 1985"
I do hope you know that commiting odometer fraud can land you in jail.
@@terrybaptist795 and how can anyone figure it out that you rolled it back? lol
@@shoppy112 They can if its a very unvelivable number. I once went to buy a car and this guy was selling a 1998 Opel with 60 000 km! And the engine had bad oil and gumy spark plugs plus a very rusted manifold.
@@shoppy112 That's big problem, I have 15 years old Fiat that has 150k miles, but engine unit says 300k lol (JTD rulez). There is like 1 in 100 cars that isn't rolled, since smart guys in Goverment don't think it's a crime. It's hard to tell a difference with that much mileage.
At least one car company (Pontiac) had weird glittery things that show on the odometer if you turn it back.
Oh man oh man, every video that I watched of yours really impressed me. I can tell you that more than one mechanic and or mechanic shop is not too happy with you for teaching us how to (fix the right way) our own cars, thank you for all of your help
All from his driveway too with no fancy lift too lol
Great video. No wasted time or words. Clear/Precise. Excellent camera work..
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Lol "ask me how I know"
xD love this guy.
7:08 for those who are wondering
Noah Snyder what is a trip odometer btw
@@potentix The smaller odometer that you can reset at your leisure.
"Mechanics hate him"
F U
You won't believe how much I saved on car insurance! Oh, wait...
Mechanical engineers hate him. Not because he's making things easier, its because he is running them out of business
Thomas farquhar and teaching people how to fix their own cars
@Nathaniel Saxe amazing
his videos are so good to watch because he's structuring them really well with no BS. he's smart
I have a 95 mustang that just started doing this and how convenient that you put the parts in the description of the video! Anytime my stang has a problem forget auto zone I'll just watch Chris Fix and the correct parts will already be listed!
Man a video a week is killing me
me too man
Same here
it's going to be half a year before the cars done
what do you expect him to do? break his own car so he can fix it again?
+beast from the east he's turning it to a drift car tho so it doesn't need to be broken to do stuff to it
The odometer of grandma's Moskvitch has rolled over more times than your neighbor's dog and it still spins :D
Nobody makes better, easy to follow videos than you Chris ! Thanks !
These how to videos give me so much confidence to diy! love them. So informative and put together well.
when is the cleaning the engine bay video coming out? I really want to see that.
He was supposed to do a cleaning video last Thursday but rain wouldn't allow for it so he had to hurry up and make this video.
Cover your alternator and fuses with plastic bags. Cover intake too with plastic bag if it's one of those cone style intakes. Spray cold engine (make sure engine isn't hot) with light rinse (don't use power washer). Spray engine with degreaser (i use purple power). Let it sit for 5-10 mins and then lightly scrub. Lightly rinse with hose (again, don't use power washer). Good as new.
+Frank Reynolds why no power washer?
+ChastBlind you don't want to force water in any place in the engine.
+vladstr100 you ain't gonna force water in anything. if your car isnt from any year below 1985 your chances of water damage are very very low
ooooooo is that how you roll back the odometer? :)
paintball130 thats how he roll....busta rhymes
That's exactly why you should wear gloves when doing this😉
Bro I freaking love you!! I literally just had this happen on my 97 Taurus . I'ma go buy one this weekend and replace it!
These video are interesting to watch even multiple times I watch and learn.
Professionally made video, with all the little tips for safe removal. Thank you, this helped a lot.
Man your videos are so helpful and i just wanted to say thank you for what you do. Your very knowledgeable about what you do in your videos and you also make it very easy to follow your step by step directions for the fixes you do. Ive watched almost all of your videos and i learn something new in every one and that in its self has more value than anything i can find on the internet. Keep up the great work bud.
Let me tell you something I’ve used many of your videos you’re the best in these demonstration help or DIY videos thank you great step by step
I'm watching 4 years later and I'm so addicted to these videos and I enjoy them alot I subbed and liked almost every video that I watched. I'm still young but in the future this will help me alot.
in only two months i went from taking my car to jiffy lube for an oil change to changing my radiator and brakes and more by myself. ive learned alot and more importantly i gained mechanical confidence. Thanks chris youve saved me hundreds!
Your production values are top notch, Chris. Thanks for your very informative videos (and enthusiasm for helping the novice).
What’s a “production value?”
I didn’t realize that was so easy to fix, this is one o the most awesome channels ever
chris i just wanna say thanks for the stang vids i just recently bought one and i love it keep it up
Next Hack:
How to change your cars mileage so it sells for more money 😂
Follow up:
How to go to jail for fraud.
Ancyker Ik if you try to reset it, it won't work. Because if you try to sell it like that, most people will know what you did. And dealers would know if you reset it. Nobody would want to do that to an old car. They'll find out right away, so it's better to keep the car as a daily and forget about being a smart aleck 😂
Raging Rouge what if you only took a believable amount off if the cars in good condition
Nice meme Not possible, I'm pretty sure cars past the 2,000 era have a sensor in them which tell how much miles it has. Even if you try to lower the miles, the miles would go back to the original miles it had.
that`s an old car to you .my newest one is 55 years old..
Replace the black with the white, because white is right.
That's how I remember.
I'm waiting for the wave of butt hurt lol
Oh clap clap....
TRIGGERED
never trust a trigger
yes sir
One of the best produced DIY videos I have seen
I love your videos and your voice, I love them so much that I'm watching old videos because I can't wait to the next video
WOW! ONE MILLION SUBS! Congratulations Man! I know it probably happened awhile ago. I kinda stopped watching your vids after I got rid of my Ranger. You had the best how to videos and I was able to learn a ton about my truck. Anyway, I just think it's awesome that your still making vids and you still have that sick gold truck. take care
Great video Chris!
+Andrew Heinrich thanks Andrew!
+ChrisFix... what state do you live in
+Jason Harris New Jersey
+Jonathan Ortíz... thank you.
I forgot it's been a while
A professional job, thank you for sharing your knowledge
Best regards. Rico.
Best Mechanic On CZcams💯
I totally thought of Ferris beulers day off.
lol
Same!
Chris Fix: "Brand spanking new." 👌😁
+The Lopez Way haha yes
+ChrisFix try double clutching.. Makes for better shifts, easier on clutch plate and keeps momentum up to helps with racing.
+ChrisFix So since all your mustang videos are pre recorded, is the drift stang actually a drift car as I type this?
+EliteOps101 Farming granny shiftin, not double clutchin....
My new hobby is watch all Chris fix videos and click thumbs up. Lol. Chris videos are additive.
Just got back from driving my newly-acquired '98 SVT Cobra project car and noticed that the odo is busted just like this; how lucky am I that ChrisFix has that DriftStang?!? You're a life-saver buddy!
I remember on the movie Matilda, Danny Devito used a electric drill to reverse the odometer to increase the value of the car lol
Lol I was thinking the same thing 😂
I thought of ferris beulers day off where he puts the Ferrari in the air and runs it in reverse all day to get the miles to roll back
What you can make a $100 car into a $105 car.
depends on the car
That doesn't work. if the original miles are lower then whats on the title, when you register the car, the DMV will put a notice on the title that says "NOT ORIGINAL MILES" from there on, you just straight up decreased the value of the car. It works in movies, not in reality.
Me: A 15 y/o without a vehicle
Me watching every ChrisFix Video: 👁👄👁
Yes
Same
Me living in the U.K. and 14 needing to wait 4 years
We're no strangers to love
You know the rules and so do I
A full commitment's what I'm thinking of
You wouldn't get this from any other guy
I just want to tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand
Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry, never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
We've known each other for so long
Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it
Inside we both know what's been going on
We know the game and we're gonna play it
And if you ask me how I'm feeling
Don't tell me you're too blind to see
Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry, never gonna say goodbye
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Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry, never gonna say goodbye
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(Ooh give you up)
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We've known each other for so long
Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it
Inside we both know what's been going on
We know the game and we're gonna play it
I just want to tell you how I'm feeling
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@@RandomPerson-ez2zu did i just get rickrolled by a comment
Glad to see first class content. Keep raising the bar !
Chris! Been watching your videos for years man I really love me and you are SUPER helpful! I was just really looking forward to seeing the before and after on the led light swap 🤣
Now you can't tell me that not every used car lot in America doesn't have this video in their favorites and their watch later playlist. 😂
chrisfix really your videos make worth this CZcams.
appreciate your hard work + share yours skills you born 4 this
This was great. I'm excited to do this myself! Thank you so much!
Struck gold finding this guys channel!
Thanks Chris! I have been trying to figure out why the odometer on my 4 wheeler wasn't working for the past couple months until now! I found some gears and tore apart the dash and got it working great! Keep up the good work!👍 Excited to see more videos on the mustang! #Driftstang #ProjectCrowdComtrol
Great video Chris as always, also try out some terminal spray to help keep your battery terminals from corroding so your battery can last longer, also when you replaced the gear it would have been a good time to regrease the gears since the ones did not have any to help with binding. Have a great day.
Yeah i noticed that too, original had grease and the new didn't.
That is so crazy. This is something that I wanted to know for awhile. Thank you.
Thank you for teaching me all you do
The Clicks Are So Satisfying
I replaced the same gears in a Mercury about 12 years ago. Unfortunately I could not buy them anywhere, so I had to make my own. Worked great after the swap. Sometimes you can hear a noise coming from the dash when they're worn out. The LED's usually will not burn out, but the level of intensity will fade over time. If you don't have a Torx, then you can also squeeze by with a hex key.
You can also just sucker up and get a junkyard cluster too. Odometer will be off, but if you're a sensible person like most people aren't, you can put a piece of tape on the cluster and write the mileage of the car, and the mileage of the cluster when installed. That way, you will never lose track. Or you can just swap out the broken parts from the good cluster into your original one.
***Classified***
My odometer was fine. I made an exact duplicate using the broken gear. I was able to make a mold and pour it using epoxy resin.
electronicsNmore That's cool as hell! Got any pictures?
***Classified***
No, it was a long time ago. The broken gear looked IDENTICAL to what Chris showed. I used dental impression material. The gear had to be lifted up and rotated into another position to make up for the area that was broken. Worked great.
electronicsNmore That sounds awesome. I almost think that most car manufacturers use the same products for their odometers. The size might be a little bit different, but the parts are almost always identical from what I've seen.
Man i don't why i'm addicted to these videos LIKE I REALLY LOVE THEM
7:11 How do you know? I'm curious.
From experience :p
Hey @ChrisFix i have a video request could you please make a video on how to install a sub woofer in the trunk because all other installation videos are either very short and confusing or extremely long. So if you could please make a video on all that I would be grateful. im sure i cant be the only one who would want this.
I had to do the same thing on my 98 ford ranger. Seems to be the same gears and problem with Ford. Procedure was a little different but same result. Great video.
Chris, you are an Angel. You explained everything like to a 7 year old. I hope our grandson turns out as smart and kind like you. I am taking my car to get fixed and sell it. Thank you.
I've needed this vid for a while now. You're awesome man. And my Mustang is exactly like yours, a bright red 1998, except mine is an automatic and a V6.
not only are you a great fixer you are smart
U re freaking genio master....greating from Guatemala 🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹👊👊👊👊
This man is a genius I recommend to follow his channel you don't have no idea how much I being saving money doing it myself and following his work recommendations.
This is very well done vid. EXACTLY what I needed for my 1995 Stang. Got quote for $500 then a refurb for $211 then a gear kit for $14!
THANKS SO MUCH you pretty much just told me what I need to do for the one on my 95 Crown Vic.
Update @ 5:00 not only just the odometer now YOU ALSO JUST SHOWED ME how to replace the oil pressure and engine temp gauges as well the temp gauge is bad so I ordered a new deal for my Vic as well.
pOlIcE mAn???
How did you learn this? Amazing!!!
Wow. How pleasantly surprised and proud I felt, being a Malaysian, watching one of ChrisFix's videos, to find a "Made in Malaysia" product on a Mustang! Woot woot!
Dude I'm not lying when I say I've been trying to figure out what's wrong with my mustangs odometer for weeks, you had the exact problem I have and now I know.
Hey Chris just used this very video on my 1997 mustang cobra to fix this odometer issue. I followed this video step by step and it came out perfect!! Thanks so much for doing this!!! Couldn’t have done it with out you
I'm glad you fixed your odometer! Thanks a lot!
ChrisFix you do amazing work, both on your videos and your content, so thorough and easy to follow. Keep up the amazing work, thanks again Chris!!
so mines stopped working for a couple 2/3k miles, will mine show correct mileage
Thanks for that Chris my son just bought a Nissan skyline and it's doing exactly that speedo works but odometer and trip don't and it my car nothing works so will have to change that electronic thing your vids are great you cover everything and explain stuff perfectly keep up the great work mate thanks again Dean from Aust
Awesome Dean! Glad the video was helpful!
Hey maestro Chris fix thanks again please keep us teaching and i enjoy watching your videos stay safe and thanks again god blessed
I subscribe cuz you got str8 to the point without any weird intro or dancing or singing, very informative 🔥
Thanks Chris now im going to roll back miles on my Integra🙂
Haha nice
1999 Mazda Miata already sold a 1998 Honda civic 😂
I don't even have a mustang or a odometer issue. I just like watching.
Thanks Michael! I appreciate the support! It's neat to see how things work and are put together! I try to include tips in all of my videos that apply in general like the LED light replacement!
I picked up a 98 cobra and I’m having this issue. Thanks for the links its a big help!
Great quality videos, narration that makes sense and to the point. You have saved me so much time, money and stress. Where do I send the check? Thank you.
for some reason I want to do this job in a clean room
Learn to clean then 😟
Emily Erickson uhm, spamming much?
I don’t get it
Emily Erickson what?
?????????
Is there a "before" picture of the dashboard lights for comparison?
just look up 94-98 mustang LED speedometer conversion on google
I wish i could see ChrisFix videos on a ep91 Toyota Starlet. I want to learn more about my new/used car and cant find a lot about it. Chris really spoils us . Your series are very well made and well detailed.
God bless you and thank you for the great information and the 101 car mechanics class.
Did this to my '94 Mustang. Remember how that worm gear goes on the motor, learned that the hard way lmao.
THANKS FOR LEAVING US HANGING ON THE LED!!! :((
i wanted to see them at night
+Wyatt Braun He showed us at the way end
Same. I wanted to see the LEDS in the night time.
imgur.com/4CIYCIU imgur.com/hLvHaPP Here's my v6 if you want an Idea.
+Eden Resausk seems bright, thanks!
Warched this video for my 97 gt odometer works great and changes the lights. Thanks!
I did it!!!! Fixing up a 98 mustang for my daughter!!!! Thanks for the great video,,!!!!
5:33
"Made in Malaysia"
So much for "The Mustang is a purely American car".
true, that is just a motor
just don't be racist
Shre how is that racist?? Its called American pride
@@shinsplint8817 Still by all technicalities part of the car. Ergo, mustang is anything but purely american.
The cars soul is American, my dad has a black car like this gt
yess. A really nice video from you Chris!
+Garrettb214 thanks Garrett!
+ChrisFix im so happy!!!!
I love cars and watching your videos let’s me learn more🤩
Thank you
Very detail. Very helpful. U are the man.
Who thought of Ferris beulers day off when he mentioned taking off miles in reverse
Yeah lol
Yeah
SAME
yes
I did 😂
some LED actually work as diodes , that why polarity matters
+Fabian Perez thanks for the info
LED stands for light emitting diode!
LED's are diodes. :-)
Light emitting dildo
*****
Should not damage them, unless you connect them to a power supply higher than 14.5VDC.
Your channel eases my stress man. I thought I was gonna have to pay a mechanic $200 for replacing a plastic gear. Saving me and thousands of others mental and financial headaches!
Hey Chris fix your videos are very helpful
How to correct an odometer that doesn't spin?
Don't.
ITS pretty good to know your mileage you know, it could save your life
@@osmanbinsa5135 may i ask how?
How the hell could you not fix your odometer. It's pretty damn important
@@EliteNK what Yuuki means is this;
When you try to sell a car, every mile it has been driven makes it makes the car less worth. So the less mileage, the higher you can sell it for.
So if it doesn't spin, the client won't know how much more you are actually making a ripping them off.
@@thephantom7578 lol..what kind of logic is that?? I will leave the car right away if the odometer is broken!
"ask me how I know"
hey Chris! how do you know that? OMG, that's amazing!!
chris say in comment above you : from experience
Another great video Chris.
Chris Fix makes some good videos. Keep it up.