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60 series Speedo 'flickers'
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:22 pm
by Sixty's Guy
About 12 months ago my speedo cable was replaced by a local mechanic. They said it broke when they were replacing the clutch.... Anyway ever since the needle on the gauge flickers so I can't accurately judge the exact speed. It hs only just started to really give me the irrits. Anyone know what's wrong with it and how to fix it?
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:48 pm
by joel HJ60
In the back of the dash there is a little square drive from the cable that makes the needle go. Might have some crud on it. Worth a look.
Might also be wroth checking it on the other end at the transfer. Something may be wedged on it.
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:49 am
by Troopy93
I have the same problem with my Troopy, it was fine till the cable broke and when the new one was installed (by me) it now flutters between 40-90 kmh (worst at 60) then once it gets to 100kmh its normal. Not a genuine Toyota cable so that may be the issue.
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 1:48 pm
by lay80n
Lube the cable so it isnt binding in the outer sheath, or in either of the end fittings.
Layto....
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:06 pm
by Sixty's Guy
Cool. Thanks guys, I'll check out these suggestions.
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:45 pm
by Buggerific
could also be the speedo cluster...
I had the same thing on my troopy. I think a mixture of worn out parts and crap all through it but I replaced the whole unit with a newer one and its sweet as now!
If you can get a cheap one second hand it could be an easy fix also.