Tibout Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Hi there my speedometer is not working. I was just wondering if would it be preferable to check that's it's properly connected before I buy anything new? If yes what and where should I check first? Kind regards thierry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crclifford Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 The only thing i can think of checking would be that the speedo cable is connected properly to your gauge. When mine wasn't the needle wobbled massively, 20mph difference. To check you need to remove your dash and then ensure that the cable is tight to the back of the speedo. If that is fitted correctly then it could be a broken cable (How likely - an adult may know!!!) or not fitted correctly at the other end??? Again, hopefully someone more knowledgable will give you a better answer!!! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibout Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 Thanks for your reply Chris it doesn't wobble at all I might check if it's properly fitted at the Tbox removing the dash might be a hassle if it turns out to be that the issue was the other end! Thanks again thierry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 either as above or at the transfer box end, the inner cable squared end has snapped off & not giving any drive to the speedo head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibout Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 I'll get under the truck this evening and have a look thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 In my case it was the transducer that had caputed!! Check to see if it is a possibility. rgds Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibout Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 How and where do I check it? Thanks thierry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 get under the gearbox, find the speedo drive cable on vehicles left side of the transfer box, remove the bolt or nut & U shaped retainer plate, pull the cable out of the drive gear shaft, prise the large circular collar up & out of the box, turn it upside down & hopefully if the cable is broken the remains will drop out of the square end of the drive gear, if nothing comes out. it maybe broken at the dash/speedo end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibout Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 Thanks for that I'll let you know how I get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Does your speedo rattle and make noises? Mine is bust and its traced back to a knackered speedo... time for a new one! It rattles and makes noises most of the time, worse just after speed bumps, and knocks off road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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