speedometer cable

[jshea]

my speedometer cable broke and i need to fix it has anyone taken apart the gauges? how hard is it and how would i fix it thanks for any help

[hardwaretoad]

Pretty easy, actually. There's like 6 or 7 screws holding the cluster face on, then 4 more holding the cluster itself in. When you get it loose, tilt it towards you & reach around to disconnect the various electrical connections. Be careful!! The cable is a press fit & should come loose when you pull the whole cluster out.

 

If it broke in half, you'll have to take it loose at the tranny as well, just unscrew it. Lube up the new one with graphite & feed it in from the speedo side. When it gets down to the tranny hook it into the drive gear and retighten the collar.

 

Offer up the guages slipping the end into it's receptacle on the back, hook your wires back up, a few screws later & your on your way...

 

Just take your time, no need to hurry when you could mess up alot of stuff on the back of the guages. Plus, it's all plastic ~ don't force anything & you'll be fine...

 

 

Get any burned out lights while your in there, too... -thnkboutit-

Edited March 14, 2005 by hardwaretoad

[jshea]

hey thanks a lot you saved me time and money

[hardwaretoad]

Glad I could help. Take the time & 20 bucks (remember, I saved you some sssh ) to get a Haynes, Clymer, or a Chilton's repair manual for your appropriate year. It'll give you an idea as to where to start, or even help you to reference different topics going on here in the threads. -study-