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Odometer/speedometer works, then it doesn't, then it does 850 1997

I have a '97 base 850 with 138K miles. For the past week, I have noticed that the odometer and speedometer isn't working when I start the car and take off in drive. While the car is rolling at slow speed, I put the car in neutral, turn it off, re-start it and then both the odo and speedo work. Sometimes, though, the odo/speedo just stops while I am driving.

ABS light is not on. No other codes showing. My mechanic friend thinks its in the cluster because he doesn't feel a sensor would intermittantly work/stop/work - sensors usually are good or bad.

Has anyone had this same problem? Does anyone have a diagnosis for this problem. Can clusters be fixed (other than the plastic gears)?

Thanks!
Rob








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    If you have never had the ABS module replaced, that would be my first guess. The odo and speedometer signal goes through the ABS module. Make sure the ABS light is working when you turn the key to posII.

    The speedometer in the dash is electronic.
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