Speedometer doesnt work - 1999 Pontiac Sunfire

My 1997 Z71 did this twice last Summer. PRNDL indicator didn't work, Tach, Speedometer, didn't work. Only 1st & 3rd in auto Trans worked. Fuse for all this wasn't getting any power. Replaced ignition switch. Fixed problem.

check for a common fuse( Instrument panel)

your speedometer is mechanical, so the radio is a different problem. You need a new speedometer cable.

u got bad coil

it could possibly be a wiring problem but your best bet is to just get a different speedometer and hook it up.

Send cluster off to have it checked. Model electronics does this.

Replace the speedometer cable

I had the same problem with ABS light and speedometer, I was told that it is the transmission control module. It has not yet stopped shifting but I have had times where it just wont stay running. It will start and then stall. Hope this helps.

There is an electrical fault. You need to take the car for a scan. feed me back later watever code generated.

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Sounds like either your speedometer cable, your nylon gear on the side of the tranny where the cable ties in, or the odometer itself is shot. One of those three will set you straight. If you are able, remove the cluster, take the cable off the back, and pull it out of the sheath. You will see if its broken or not from there. If not, slide it back into the sheath, then you have to find out where the sheath meets the tranny, and pull it off of there. Then, you can get someone else to watch the speedo as you turn the cable from the bottom. If it works, great, if not, then its your cluster/odometer/speedo. If it does work, the small gear in the transmission is shot.