Quick answer
Car Speedometer Not Working: the most common causes are vehicle speed sensor, faulty instrument cluster — cluster display failure, wiring harness fault between vss and cluster. Metre Per Second (KPHB, Hyderabad) diagnoses the exact fault and repairs it same-day — typical work runs ₹2,000 – ₹5,000, with free pickup and drop across Hyderabad, OEM-grade parts and a 1-year warranty. Call +91 8555824915.
What causes Car Speedometer Not Working?
These are the faults we most often find behind this symptom on cars driven in Hyderabad's heat and stop-go traffic:
- Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) failure — no speed signal to instrument cluster
- Faulty instrument cluster — cluster display failure
- Wiring harness fault between VSS and cluster
- ECU not receiving VSS signal — affects transmission shift logic too
- ABS wheel speed sensor failure (on cars that derive speed from ABS)
Repairs & indicative pricing (INR)
| Repair | Indicative price |
|---|---|
| VSS sensor replacement | ₹2,000 – ₹5,000 |
| Instrument cluster diagnosis | ₹1,000 – ₹2,000 |
| Instrument cluster repair/replacement | ₹5,000 – ₹20,000 |
| Wiring harness inspection | ₹1,500 – ₹3,500 |
| OBD scan for speed signal faults | ₹500 |
Final price depends on diagnosis. We share a written estimate before any work — no surprises. Free pickup & drop across Hyderabad, OEM-grade parts and a 1-year warranty.
Frequently asked questions
Speedometer is not working in Hyderabad — will it affect other systems?
Yes — the vehicle speed signal is used by: the transmission ECU (for shift points), the ABS system, the cruise control, and the ESC/stability control. If the VSS sensor is failed, you may also notice the automatic transmission shifting at wrong RPM, ABS light on, and speedometer at zero. OBD scan at Metre Per Second (₹500) will show the speed sensor fault code and confirm which sensor is affected.
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Why Hyderabad drivers choose Metre Per Second
- Factory-grade diagnostics — we read the real fault, not just a generic code.
- Free pickup & drop across all of Hyderabad — KPHB, Kukatpally, Miyapur, Hitech City, Gachibowli, Banjara Hills, Secunderabad and more.
- 1-year unconditional warranty on parts and labour.
- Transparent, written estimates — typically 30–50% below authorised dealers.