Speedo getting stuck

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by ApacheNick

Ok, I did this and it I working better, but still not quite right. I'm starting to think that the speedo it's self might be the problem. I noticed when I had the cable disconnected that the needle still hangs up. I'm thinking that this weekend I'll take it apart and see if anything can be done.

Might be a good idea. I have never tried lubing one so no suggestions there. If I was going to try anything I think I would try using a toothpick or "Q"-tip and some PB blaster, one drop at a time. Don't get any on the face or the number wheels, just on the pivot points and where the cable goes in.

Like Willys said it may not hurt to pull the cable out of the housing and clean and lube it. I just use a light oil on mine.


LockDoc

[BigBird05]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

Might be a good idea. I have never tried lubing one so no suggestions there. If I was going to try anything I think I would try using a toothpick or "Q"-tip and some PB blaster, one drop at a time. Don't get any on the face or the number wheels, just on the pivot points and where the cable goes in.

Like Willys said it may not hurt to pull the cable out of the housing and clean and lube it. I just use a light oil on mine.


LockDoc

They used to make a graphite speedo cable lube. I don't no if it is still available. You can get graphite lube for house door locks.

[cj847]

I am having trouble with my speedometer. It is making a clicking noise intermittently. I had purchased a new cable and speedometer lube and installed that 3-4 weeks ago. Unfortunately it didn't solve the problem. I know that 95% of the time it is the cable - but, has anyone actually done something to the speedometer that fixed an issue?
Thanks for any insights.