Author Topic: speedometer needle bouncing  (Read 5735 times)

Offline dirrty d84

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speedometer needle bouncing
« on: March 13, 2006, 12:49:00 PM »
at about 40 mph up till about 55 my speedometer needle jumps back and forth about 4 mph. is their any way to keep it from happening. it isnt that big of a deal to me, just kind of annoying. any help would be great. thanks.


Offline Mr Diesel

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speedo bouncing
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2006, 08:25:00 PM »
Either a poor connection behind the instrument cluster or the cable  needs to be lubricated.  

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Offline 79apache

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Re: speedo bouncing
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2006, 07:11:00 AM »
I have the same problem and have tried both with no results.
If you figure this one out please post the solution.


Offline roundedline

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Re: speedo bouncing
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2006, 08:51:00 AM »
Did you check both ends of the cable?  Did you pull the cable out of the sleeve and lube it?

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Offline 79apache

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Re: speedo bouncing
« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2006, 09:32:00 PM »
Lubed it like you would a motorcycle cable.... didn't check the tranny end.. Hmmm....


Offline cooltoolguy

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Re: speedo bouncing
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2006, 09:56:00 PM »
check the speedo gears too, they could be worn.  Mine were.


Offline Texarado

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Re: speedo bouncing
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2006, 02:01:00 PM »
Mine started doing something similar. I have an 86 with cruise control. I'll be driving along about 70-75 and all of a sudden the needle will jump up to about 90-100.?? I noticed in the   catalog that there's a speed sensor. Anybody dealt with this item?