so ya my speedometer doesnt work and what can be the problem, i know the speed sensors but what else
speedometer
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The speedometer is mechanically driven from the transmission. The cable could be broken, seized from being crushed, or disconnected where it threads to the back right of the tranny.
If that isn't the problem could be the cable connection behind the gauge cluster.
If that isn't the problem could be the cable connection behind the gauge cluster.
The two basic possibilities are the gauge itself and the cable. Usually the cable makes noise.
Does the odometer still turn over? The odometer is directly mechanically driven by the cable, the gauge itself has a clutch which works against a spring. If the clutch lets go, then the gauge just reads zero all the time. It's also possible that the needle is just stuck at the gauge face.
If the odometer turns over, then the problem is the gauge itself. If the odometer does not turn over, then the problem is with the cable.
Does the odometer still turn over? The odometer is directly mechanically driven by the cable, the gauge itself has a clutch which works against a spring. If the clutch lets go, then the gauge just reads zero all the time. It's also possible that the needle is just stuck at the gauge face.
If the odometer turns over, then the problem is the gauge itself. If the odometer does not turn over, then the problem is with the cable.
ya the odometer doesnt turn over at all it happened right before my old engine blew, i put the new one in and it still dont work
im guessing your cable is broken, its also possible it couldve touched the downpipe/elbow and melted.
Check out the lower half of the cable, that's the typical part that breaks and you can just replace that part and not the whole thing.
It's easy to get to, you just have to crawl under the car and look right at the tranny on the passenger side.
If it's the cable, it would be a good idea to lube your new one up with motor oil (on the inside of the cable of course) to prevent this from happening anytime soon again. The cable being out of lube is what usually causes the failure.
It's easy to get to, you just have to crawl under the car and look right at the tranny on the passenger side.
If it's the cable, it would be a good idea to lube your new one up with motor oil (on the inside of the cable of course) to prevent this from happening anytime soon again. The cable being out of lube is what usually causes the failure.
sorry to hijack the thread.
my speedo cable is missing and i have an na parts car.
does anyone know for a fact if the cables are interchangeable?
my speedo cable is missing and i have an na parts car.
does anyone know for a fact if the cables are interchangeable?
My speedo is acting up as well.
Most of the time it will read 0 but it'll periodically bounce between 0-30 MPH. My initial thought was that I just didn't screw in the speedo cable all the way in the tranny. I went under there and screwed it in as much as I could with a cloth for better grip. It worked and it was accurate for a few stop lights...but alas, it doesn't work now.
Most of the time it will read 0 but it'll periodically bounce between 0-30 MPH. My initial thought was that I just didn't screw in the speedo cable all the way in the tranny. I went under there and screwed it in as much as I could with a cloth for better grip. It worked and it was accurate for a few stop lights...but alas, it doesn't work now.
kabanimk3supra said:
Yes they are interchangeble.
To all of those having erratic, bouncing speedos, they are most likely getting ready to take a dump on you. Lube them up now to forstall this.
That's the main killer of the speedo cable. They need to be re-lubed after 15 years of so of neglect. :3d_frown:
That's where mine was busted at as well, that seems to be the one that breaks first 90% of the time...
Not quite 
Go to an auto store and ask the rep if they have any speedometer cable grease/lube/oil.
Go to an auto store and ask the rep if they have any speedometer cable grease/lube/oil.
Graphite lube works well for speedo cables as well. You can get this in bike shops, and it's SOMETIMES less expensive. This also does good things for your power antennas, and does not collect dust and dirt like greases do.