What was the problem with the K speedometer?
What was the problem with the K speedometer?
As other people have noted – the big problem with the early K instruments was moisture induced corrosion of the pins and sockets connecting the various electrical goobers (tech-term) inside the instrument pod. Problems can be fixed, or avoided.. it can easily be done while the instrument is apart for the hole drilling to let the moisture out…
What can be done to fix Motometer speedometers on KS?
Dan Eggert asked what can be done to fix Motometer speedometers on Ks: Dan, I had numerous (I think 4 or 5) speedometer failures soon after I purchased my K75S new in ’87. Nothing really fixed the problem until Iron Horse in Tucson replaced the entire instrument module under warranty.
Why are the pins on my speedometer not working?
Corrosion can form between the male pin and female contacts, or the female contacts lose spring pressure on the male pin. What you’ve got to do is separate the connector, carefully bend the female contacts tight again, and reassemble with perhaps just a SLIGHT amount of copper anti-seize compound on the male pins to assure long- term continuity.
How can I fix the speedometer on my BMW?
Goosh (tech term again) some antiseeze out on a clean surface (not much – you’re only gonna use a tiny amount, and it is messy stuff). Take the toothpick and pick up a tiny amount of the antiseeze. Push it into one of the square sockets. Do each one, with only a tiny bit of antiseeze.
How long is the warranty for a speedometer?
The speedometer or other instrument panel gauge may begin to work erratically at times. Our technicians tell us that the instrument cluster must be sent to a repair facility to correct this fault. The warranty has been extended on some of these units to 7 years or 70,000 miles.
What to do if your speedometer is not working?
Unscrew the 4 small hex screws holding it in. Lift it out and unplug it. The hardest part is unplugging it as the connector can be very stubborn. You should Youtube ‘replacing gm instrument panel’.
As other people have noted – the big problem with the early K instruments was moisture induced corrosion of the pins and sockets connecting the various electrical goobers (tech-term) inside the instrument pod. Problems can be fixed, or avoided.. it can easily be done while the instrument is apart for the hole drilling to let the moisture out…
Why does the instrument cluster shut off intermittently while driving?
The batt light goes on and the entire instrument cluster (spedo fuel turbo temp etc ) shuts off .. when it’s off the climate control won’t work and the sun roof won’t work . Sometimes the abs light comes on before it shuts off. Turns on and off intermittently. I’ve checked fuses and cleaned battery connections and ground connections .. please help
