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speedometer problem #161111
12/04/08 02:37 PM
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My speedometer is making all sorts of noises and the pointer is going nuts while driving, whats the problem, cable, or speedometer, your help would be greatfully thanks

Re: speedometer problem [Re: btomasko] #161112
12/04/08 04:05 PM
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1st step & the easiest/cheapest would to pull the inner cable & wipe it off & add some new speedo cable grease & reinstall & dont grease the very end that goes into the speedo as too much grease there will cause a problem with it. If that doesn't take care of it the speedo head needs to come out.


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Re: speedometer problem [Re: btomasko] #161113
12/04/08 05:33 PM
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The cable may be broken. You can check by unscrewing the connector from the back of the speedo and pull the cable from the outer cover. When reinstalling spin it a bit between your fingers if it does not want to go back in all the way.

Re: speedometer problem [Re: Lefty] #161114
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Re: speedometer problem [Re: btomasko] #161115
12/09/08 09:34 PM
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Here are some other possibilities:

Sometimes the steel insert in the speedo that the cable goes into has rusted a little. This makes it be hard to turn, which in turn makes the cable wind up then unwind fast. WD40 will sometimes fix it, if you run it with a drill while spraying it.

Another possibility is that the magnet has come loose inside the speedo and is contacting the aluminum bell.

You probably need to unhook the speedo cable until you get this fixed, as you run the risk of breaking the speedo needle.

If you determine that the speedo needs service, we can help you out at www.rt-eng.com.


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