Re: [FWDLK] Flopping Speedo Needle

[Joe and Nancy M <joeandnancy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for all the quick responses.  The general consensus is to first try cleaning the cable (removed from the outer housing) with brake fluid or trans fluid and then lubing the cable, replacing it if bent or kinked.  Someone also mentioned there might be a small oil cup on the back of the speedo.

 

Thanks again,

 

See ya,  Joe.
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----- Original Message -----

From: Joe and Nancy M

To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 8:40 AM

Subject: [FWDLK] Flopping Speedo Needle

My speedometer needle flops around like a fish out of water.  What does this normally indicate?  Bad cable, Bad connection between cable and speedometer, bad gear inside the speedometer, other?

 

Thanks!

 

See ya,  Joe.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/5768
http://www.infopage.com/plymouth/ - 55 Plymouth Belvedere 2dr Club Coupe V8 Auto Red/WHITE Sport Tone.
http://www.infopage.com/vw/ - Nancy's 66 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (A Forward Look cousin!)
63 Buick Lesabre Convertible