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Tom 05-07-2003 01:45 PM

speedo problem?
 
MY speedometer will not read correctly. ONce it gets up to a indicated 60mph [really 50mph] it starts bouncing around also. I know the gears in the tranny are correct for my setup. The speedo cable is good and hooked up correctly. So this leaves only the actual speedo to be wrong, right? Is it possable somthing inside I can fix, or do I need a new one?

LOHRTBT 05-07-2003 01:50 PM

Usually it because the cable is shot or because its binding up somewhere that causes teh bouncy action;

MylilBowTie 05-07-2003 09:13 PM

It could also be where the plastic housing for the cable was dry and it has worn it down and has slop in it now. I would try a cable housing or a different speedo.

swervin ervin 05-07-2003 11:02 PM

What do you mean by really 50 mph? Then you say the tranny speedo gears are correct for your setup. If they are correct, why is the speedo reading not?

Just curious here.

Oh, and I agree with guys on their suggestions.

jimfulco 05-08-2003 11:52 PM

Mine used to dance like that until I pulled out the cable and coated it with wheel bearing grease.

Tom 05-09-2003 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by swervin ervin
What do you mean by really 50 mph? Then you say the tranny speedo gears are correct for your setup. If they are correct, why is the speedo reading not?
Just curious here.

I tried driving my truck and had my friend with a cell phone next to me with two different vehicles till they said 50mph [99 accord,97 mustang] and both times my truck read 60mph. I know the gears are correct because when I orderd my tranny they asked what my tires would be, rims, and rear gear ratio my rearend had to ship the correct gears [they cost extra I think]. I pulled the cable several times [it was like new condition] and coated it with grease because it used to squel[sp??], now its quiet but still dosent work correctly. I think Ill try the new housing.

PHOENIX 05-09-2003 10:34 PM

Make sure there are no tight bends.
All turns should be smooth and large.

Check the connection at the gauge too.
If you are hearing sounds inside, I would check the connection at the gauge.
Also from the engine bay, try pulling the cable out a little bit.
If you have it in too far (behind dash, not in gauge) it can put pressure on the back of the gauge and cause this too.


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