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The speedometer is one of your car’s most critical safety components. It tells you how fast you’re traveling so you can keep yourself and others safe. Paying attention to the speedometer can also help you avoid a speeding ticket. If something isn’t working right with your speedometer, you might experience one or more of these issues.

Speedometer Doesn’t Display the Correct Speed

You might notice that the speedometer doesn’t give an accurate reading while you’re driving. It might display a number that seems higher or lower than it should be, or the reading might jump around erratically, even though you’re driving at a consistent speed. In some cases, the speedometer might not provide any data at all.

Check Engine Light Is On

If the check engine light on your dashboard lights up, that could mean all sorts of things. It might indicate that there’s a problem with your car’s speedometer. The speedometer sensor is found inside a vehicle’s transmission and is attached to a driveshaft. If something is wrong with the sensor, it can cause the check engine light to come on.

Cruise Control Doesn’t Work

For cruise control to function properly, a car’s computer system has to receive accurate information from the speedometer sensor. Vehicles are designed so that if the speedometer sensor isn’t working correctly, cruise control won’t work either. If your speedometer sensor is defective, you might be unable to use your vehicle’s cruise control, or you might notice that the cruise control light on the dashboard is lit up, even though you’re not using cruise control.

Bring Your Car to Tire Country for Diagnosis and Repairs

If you have reason to suspect that your car’s speedometer is defective, you should have a mechanic inspect the vehicle and make repairs as soon as possible. Waiting can increase the risk that you’ll get involved in a serious accident and/or get a speeding ticket. 

Tire Country in Enfield, Connecticut, has a team of skilled mechanics who can inspect your car and figure out if there is a problem with the speedometer. If so, we’ll pinpoint the source of the issue and repair or replace the defective part. 

We can also take care of other types of auto repairs and help with routine maintenance. You can bring your vehicle to us if you need new tires, brake repairs, or just a routine oil change or tune-up. Contact Tire Country today to schedule an appointment.