Gen 1 no odometer or speedo

[hodee]

I have no speedometer or odometer and error code 42. I replaced the rear speed sensor but have not deleted the code yet. Anybody else lose their speedo/odo?

 

[Cycledude]

Happened to my Goldwing about a month ago, first it was speeding up and slowing down when cruise control was set so I quit using cruise control and everything seemed fine for about 50 miles but it aggravates my right shoulder when I don’t use cruise control so the next time I tried using cruise it wouldn’t work and the speedometer and odometer quit working, then I noticed the self canceling turn signals also quit working, when I stopped for gas I checked for codes and got 11 which happens to be speed sensor, so I ordered new speed sensor from local dealer about $130 including tax, thankfully that fixed everything, i never heard of a Goldwing speed sensor failure before but mine definitely failed.

 

[hodee]

I dont have cruise control on my Gen 1, so im curious what other causes might be at fault. thanks.

 

[Boris]

Have you checked the manual? There’s a lot going on with error code 42, beyond the speed sensor.

 

[Sierra1]

. . . . i never heard of a Goldwing speed sensor failure before but mine definitely failed.

Yes, very odd. Especially considering the very low miles yours has.

 

[Cycledude]

I have no speedometer or odometer and error code 42. I replaced the rear speed sensor but have not deleted the code yet. Anybody else lose their speedo/odo?

So did replacing the rear speed sensor fix anything ?
Most of the speed sensor issues I’ve heard about on Tenere’s were caused by improper install when changing tires, and it was usually the front sensor.