speedo not working
- Thread starter garyb
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The speedo cable starts at the back of the transmission and then runs up behind the engine and ito the firewall. Im sure its a cable type. The cable is also divided up into two sections.
it's actually 3 sections. when i replaced my gauges i broke a little piece of the section behind the dash. the car would not shift out of first gear (auto tranny) and the speedo did not move.
when i replaced it, it worked fine.
when i replaced it, it worked fine.
you will most likely need a new speedo cable, get it from the dealer, or Jay Marks if you're willing to wait, and it is a PITA to replace, end of transmission... (lol, pardon the pun)
I went to get one from my local dealership and they said they went out of production and he couldnt order one.
He lied.
Part # 83710-14800 $9.26 lower cable
Part # 83710-14730 $31.34 pre-89 upper cable
Part # 83710-14731 $68.64 post 89 upper cable
I think the difference between the last two is a revision in 1989 to keep it from getting roasted by the downpipe. Consequently, the cheap upper cable is probably out of production and replaced by the expensive one.
Part # 83710-14800 $9.26 lower cable
Part # 83710-14730 $31.34 pre-89 upper cable
Part # 83710-14731 $68.64 post 89 upper cable
I think the difference between the last two is a revision in 1989 to keep it from getting roasted by the downpipe. Consequently, the cheap upper cable is probably out of production and replaced by the expensive one.
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