Hi guys
About 2 weeks ago, my speedometer stopped working. I tested the upper cable and it was OK. So I assumed the lower one was damaged.
Upon removing the lower cable, I discovered one of the 2 o-rings fitted to the lower connector was missing and the cable and the speedometer drive where full of oil. I don't know it this is normal?
I didn't replaced the cable (left it at home ) at that time but now I'm not sure if it is damaged as it looked good and turned. The only thing I didn't checked was the length of the end that enters the speedometer drive. I recall that it was smaller than the one in the new cable. I will check this weekend.
Oil in the speedometer drive --SOLVED--
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Oil in the speedometer drive --SOLVED--
Last edited by oscarloco on 07 Apr 2007, 18:07, edited 2 times in total.
Oscar Lopez
'94 ZX 2.0 8v petrol (restoration to its former glory on its way after being neglected by stupid Ex)
'94 ZX 2.0 8v petrol (restoration to its former glory on its way after being neglected by stupid Ex)
Well, I finally made some time and replaced the cable. No luck, still the same.
How can I know if the speedometer drive is the one to blame? I was thinking in putting the car in jackstands and running it with the speedo cable open, so I can see if the lower one turns.
Any other ideas?
How can I know if the speedometer drive is the one to blame? I was thinking in putting the car in jackstands and running it with the speedo cable open, so I can see if the lower one turns.
Any other ideas?
Oscar Lopez
'94 ZX 2.0 8v petrol (restoration to its former glory on its way after being neglected by stupid Ex)
'94 ZX 2.0 8v petrol (restoration to its former glory on its way after being neglected by stupid Ex)
I finally solved this!
I haven't had time to check the lower cable, but this week (Holy week in my country, no work ) I raised the right side of the car and locked the left side wheel. Started the engine, and voila! the lower cable wasn't turning
So speedometer drive must be the culprit. So I moved the car to the ramp. Removed cable and speedo drive.
The culprit: The square plastic pin that receives the movement from the pinion (which by the way was OK) had broken. So I took an allen wrench that fitted in the square hole, then drilled in the original shaft on the speedo drive, so the piece of allen wrench would fit in a very tight way.
When the hole was big enough, I inserted the piece in the pinion's shat and then assembled the whole thing.
And Presto! Speedo now works preety well And in time, local traffic enforcement has started installing those dang speed cameras and I was cruising at supposedely 70 km/h that was more like 80 Thankfully, no tickets so far 8)
I haven't had time to check the lower cable, but this week (Holy week in my country, no work ) I raised the right side of the car and locked the left side wheel. Started the engine, and voila! the lower cable wasn't turning
So speedometer drive must be the culprit. So I moved the car to the ramp. Removed cable and speedo drive.
The culprit: The square plastic pin that receives the movement from the pinion (which by the way was OK) had broken. So I took an allen wrench that fitted in the square hole, then drilled in the original shaft on the speedo drive, so the piece of allen wrench would fit in a very tight way.
When the hole was big enough, I inserted the piece in the pinion's shat and then assembled the whole thing.
And Presto! Speedo now works preety well And in time, local traffic enforcement has started installing those dang speed cameras and I was cruising at supposedely 70 km/h that was more like 80 Thankfully, no tickets so far 8)
Oscar Lopez
'94 ZX 2.0 8v petrol (restoration to its former glory on its way after being neglected by stupid Ex)
'94 ZX 2.0 8v petrol (restoration to its former glory on its way after being neglected by stupid Ex)