Is my speedometer ill?

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by BayWatcher, Sep 4, 2011.

  1. My speedometer is a little jumpy between 1-20 MPH. Is this a sign that I need to do something before it completely farts out?
    Do I need to replace my speedometer cable?
    Should I try to pull the speedo cable out of it's plastic sleeve and coat it with graphite?
    My dad fixed a jumpy speedo that way.
     
  2. A bit of lube on the cable inside the guid tube is certainly a good idea !
    mine used to jump about and a new cable sorted it ! just check the small clip on the end of the cable ( wheel end ) hasnt come off ! .

    Ended up having a new speedo as my old one used to read 90mph when i was doing about 50mph ::) .

    But the new cable certainly stopped it jumping ! cheap and easy to try first :)
     
  3. Thank you. Guess I'll just see how much the cables are then.
     

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