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My Speedo is off by 10 Mph

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sunil6784

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Hi everyone,

I've already got my speedo gear for the 3.55 gears. I put it in and my speedo still reads fast by about 10 miles per hour at all speeds. Also, it never goes down to zero. When I am stopped the speedo shows like 7-10 mph. Any suggestions? Is it the cable?
 

sgarlic

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Considering that you also know that it's off by 10mph or so, what I would do is pull your speedo needle off, and leave that little clear shield off your cluster. Then, drive down the road with a buddy driving next to you, and tell him before hand to drive exactly 25, and have him give you a thumbs up when he hits 25.. then, take the needle you pulled off, and push it back on at the 25mph mark. Then have him speed up a little, and yell out speeds to make sure it's on right.

Ghetto, but it apparently works for others.
 

cjman15

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Why not just take the needle off when you have the car parked and put it on zero, then see if it works normally.
 

Umby

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sgarlic said:
Considering that you also know that it's off by 10mph or so, what I would do is pull your speedo needle off, and leave that little clear shield off your cluster. Then, drive down the road with a buddy driving next to you, and tell him before hand to drive exactly 25, and have him give you a thumbs up when he hits 25.. then, take the needle you pulled off, and push it back on at the 25mph mark. Then have him speed up a little, and yell out speeds to make sure it's on right.

Ghetto, but it apparently works for others.
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Thats the way I do it... works every time
 

sunil6784

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Sounds good, i'll give it a try tomorrow. Thanks !
 

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if you just move the needle your odeometer will still be off.
 
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