both these components stopped working suddenly on my automatic 2001 toyota Rav4 today. I have had no prior problems until this morning, now both arent registering anything at all. Any ideas what the problem might be, and how much its going to set me back financially to fix it?
have the speedometer cable check/ replace could be defective. if your rav4 uses speed sensor to run your speedometer, you will see the check engine light comes on as you move from 2mph and then stays on. you did not mention it here if you see check engine light comes ON. so we will assume your rav4 uses speedometer cable. ok. have it check. the cable and the plastic gear at the end of the cable inside the transmission. no need to break open totally transmission. plastic gear only on the end of the cable. it is just inserted on the transmission. if both cable or sensor in use are good. you may have to look at the gauge it self. defective gauge. but try the cables/sensor first.
if the gages read nothing i would start by checking fuses.
get the speedometer working and the odometer will start working.
