Speedo Screaming! intermitently

TVST*R · Post by **TVST*R** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 12:27 am

My speedo will start sounding off at 20 and then get
progressively louder until by 50+...
it sounds like a chain saw on jet fuel

....
this will last maybe 3-5 mins and then
silence for hours....and days...and then
BACK ! Loud as hell.

Any ideas?
Thanks!
T

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 1:05 am

most common problem is a dry speedo cable, cleaning and lubing the cable usually cures the trouble unless the cable or sheath has a burr. Does the speedo needle fluctuate when it's noisy?

TVST*R · Post by **TVST*R** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 1:18 am

So Cal Mark wrote:most common problem is a dry speedo cable, cleaning and lubing the cable usually cures the trouble unless the cable or sheath has a burr. Does the speedo needle fluctuate when it's noisy?

Yes, the needle bounces like crazy w/the noise.

Thanks for the help SoCalMark.

T

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 11:10 am

bouncing needle confirms that the cable is binding in the sheath. You'll have to do undo the cable housing from the back of the speedo, then slide the inner cable out. Clean it and relube it with light grease, Vasoline works well.

TVST*R · Post by **TVST*R** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 1:37 pm

Thanks!
Maybe I'll just replace it.
T