Can you repair a speedo cable?
Can you repair a speedo cable?
The speedometer cable translates the transmission gear speed through a cable housing and up to the speedometer gauge in the back of the instrument cluster. Repairing the speedometer cable can be a simple chore if you pay attention to a few repair tips and some troubleshooting advice.
Why is the needle on my Speedo stuck on 60?
As I mentioned in the last post, the speedo has jammed with the needle stuck on 60 kph. It reads over 60 just fine but when the vehicle speed drops below this point, the needle obstinately stays in the middle of the dial. The most likely cause is that the fly spring on the back of the needle has failed.
How do you remove the face from a speedometer?
To remove the face, the needle needs to be extracted. This is simply a press fit. With the needle pointing to 0kph I made a small scratch on the drag cup local to a landmark on the frame of the speedo.
How to strip and rebuild a Jaeger speedometer?
I found a very interesting article online by Anthony Rhodes on how to strip and rebuild a Jaeger speedometer. So after some bedtime reading, I was ready to go. This is perhaps the only repair on a Land Rover not requiring the use of a hammer! Mechanical description from Mr Rhodes…
How much does it cost to repair a Speedo?
A dealer repair generally includes the purchase and programming of an entirely new instrument cluster. This can cost $500 or much more. In nearly every case, US Speedo repairs your existing speedometer and can save you hundreds of dollars! Don’t suffer from faulty gauges or wait till you get a costly speeding ticket.
How many kph does a triumph Speedo show?
At least with a digital speedo you can see the numerical speed but on a typical old Triumph speedo ( analogue too on my FJR 1300) that equates to 1 or 2mm of needle movement with no cruise control plus we all know bike speed can vary a few k’s up and down in a split second, hardly a hanging offence and certainly not fair.
As I mentioned in the last post, the speedo has jammed with the needle stuck on 60 kph. It reads over 60 just fine but when the vehicle speed drops below this point, the needle obstinately stays in the middle of the dial. The most likely cause is that the fly spring on the back of the needle has failed.
Which is the best place to repair a speedometer?
US Speedo© offers our clients our expert repair service. Our skilled techs have over 35 years of combined experience and with an emphasis on excellent customer service, US Speedo© is the best place for your vehicles speedometer repair. Do you have problems with your needles sticking?
