# 95 Honda Accord RPM readout fluxuates

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-honda-accord-rpm-readout-fluxuates/322>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [June 7, 2007, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-honda-accord-rpm-readout-fluxuates/322 "2007-06-07T00:14:32Z")\
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**Author:** ![peliu125](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/838e76/32.png) [@peliu125](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peliu125)\
**Post date:** [June 7, 2007, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-honda-accord-rpm-readout-fluxuates/322/1 "2007-06-07T00:14:32Z")

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I have a 95 Honda Accord EX-V6 with 165K miles. It is an automatic transmission. When cruising on at any speed, 30 or 65 mph, the rpm readout jumps to 0rpm back to 3000rpm for a few seconds. Car is not jerking or is it shifting gears, speed holds constant. Is this something I should be concerned about and is it worthwile fixing?

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**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\
**Post date:** [June 7, 2007, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-honda-accord-rpm-readout-fluxuates/322/2 "2007-06-07T00:47:43Z")

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Unless it’s a failing tach problem, this is usually caused by a failing ignition module or worn distributor; usually the latter.

Remove the distributor cap and note if you can move the dist. rotor/shaft sideways. There should be no, or close to it, movement in the shaft at all.