On 9/28/03 2:11 PM, in article GAJdb.75$L54.95037@news.uswest.net, "L Hao"
<hao_li@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I have a 96 Honda civic DX coupe. Manual transmision. Today, while I was
> driving on highway, suddenly the speedometer dropped to 0. Check enginee
> light was on. I have done a search on this group for this topic and found
> people were talking about speed sensor failure. Could it be THE problem? I
> am not sure, but I think, I smelled gas shortly before the problem occured.
> Could it be related or indicate more problems?
>
> Any answer is appreciated. Thanks!
>
> Lee
>
>
First look for the gas leak. Engine fires are not fun. Look at the
injectors, then follow the hoses back from the injector rail. Look for
dampness on or under the hoses and lines.

It is unlikely a gas leak caused the speedometer to fail.