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Speed O Meter!

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  • Start date Start date Jan 8, 2004

TK_05

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my speedometer took a crap... as much as i love saving miles its kindve annoying not being able to tell how fast your going... what are some things to check? thx
 

maverick0716

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The cable for starters...
 

trbkrb

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The cable runs right by the exhaust.....I've burned up two of them over the years. You can get them for less than $20 with the cable housing, as that is what burns up, but it can be a PITA to install it if you have not done it before.
 
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goldbomb79

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spdeedo cable is the biggest culpret, also the speed sensor which is what the cable goes into at the tranny can also take a crap. I've had both things go worng on my car in the past
 

TK_05

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yea i think i saw it siezed up on my tranny pan some how.. damn pan is friggen huge... its on the passanger side correct?
 
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goldbomb79

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should be on the drivers side if i recall on my t5. not sure about auto's
 
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