W welshcake69 New member Joined Feb 19, 2009 Messages 20 Feb 19, 2009 #1 Hi when im driving my car the speedo dial jumps up and down? any idea? Many thanks
red Administrator Staff member Joined Oct 3, 2007 Messages 12,011 Location Cambridgeshire Feb 19, 2009 #2 Does it have an analogue odometer? If so could be the speedo cable which goes into the gearbox.
N Noodoo New member Joined Mar 2, 2009 Messages 67 Mar 3, 2009 #4 I have the same problem, the only time the needle on the speedo doesnt 'bounce around' is under acceleration. Slowing down, changing gear, and coasting all cause it to do a little dance. Any ideas on a fix?
I have the same problem, the only time the needle on the speedo doesnt 'bounce around' is under acceleration. Slowing down, changing gear, and coasting all cause it to do a little dance. Any ideas on a fix?
Dal Administrator Staff member Joined Oct 3, 2007 Messages 14,816 Mar 3, 2009 #5 I'd say that was the same thing that Red suggested as under acceleration the gearbox is under load so will behave differently.
I'd say that was the same thing that Red suggested as under acceleration the gearbox is under load so will behave differently.
B BOK New member Joined Oct 29, 2007 Messages 1,004 Location Oxon Mar 3, 2009 #6 A 'kicking' speedo needle is usually caused by the end of the speedo drive cable being bent at an angle or a badly routed cable.
A 'kicking' speedo needle is usually caused by the end of the speedo drive cable being bent at an angle or a badly routed cable.
N Noodoo New member Joined Mar 2, 2009 Messages 67 Mar 3, 2009 #7 I dont suppose you could point me in the right direction to have a gander?
B BOK New member Joined Oct 29, 2007 Messages 1,004 Location Oxon Mar 4, 2009 #8 You could take out the dial pack and inspect the end of the speedo cable. The speedo cable usually has a small square end on it and is secured with a knurled wheel.
You could take out the dial pack and inspect the end of the speedo cable. The speedo cable usually has a small square end on it and is secured with a knurled wheel.