pull the cable from the back of the gauge, and drive the car. (you should be able to go under the dash, and squeeze the clip at the back of the speedo, releasing the cable) is the end of the shaft turning? if not, pull it from the trans housing, and hold one end of the cable, and twist the other. if it spins, check the clocking of the drive, and make sure the gears not broken/missing in the trans. if it doesnt spin, you need a cable. if all of this works, make sure the cable is plugged in, and properly seated in the speedo gauge. if it doesnt work now, the gauge is likely bad. this all should take about 15 minutes, and a set of ramps, or jacks and jackstands, to access the side of the trans.