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Claytona08 · 03-13-2014, 09:22 AM

I need some help here. My speedometer and my odometer quit working. It was working good but when I got it back from the paint shop it's not working anymore. I climbed under the truck and checked to see if it was still hooked to the transmission and also check to make sure it was still hooked up to the dash. Everything was hooked up but it doesn't work. Any thoughts????

Bishops Trucks · 03-13-2014, 10:00 AM

Unhook it at the trans, pull the cable out of the sleeve and see if it is broke in half. That's a starting point.

Claytona08 · 03-13-2014, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

Unhook it at the trans, pull the cable out of the sleeve and see if it is broke in half. That's a starting point.

Do I need to unhook it from the back of the cluster first?

Bishops Trucks · 03-14-2014, 06:10 AM

No, you should be able to unhook from the trans, grab the end of the cable and pull it out. If it's not broke, slide it back in, you may need to spin it a little bit to get it to slide back in the cluster.

motornut · 03-14-2014, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Claytona08

Do I need to unhook it from the back of the cluster first?

I would,just to make sure it's in far enough,and before putting back in.

Ski-me · 03-14-2014, 09:26 AM

I thought you had it pull the cable out from the other end (at cluster). I didn't think you could pull it the other way.

You could unscrew the tranny connection and put the cable end on a drill. Slowly turn it and see if the speedo moves (need 2 people).

Make sure the cable connection is fully seated onto the cluster. Sometimes it doesn't get all the way pushed in.

Claytona08 · 03-14-2014, 02:05 PM

Do I need to have my dash out for this or can I remove the bezel and cluster with the dash installed?

SeTx67 · 03-14-2014, 02:13 PM

If the cable is broke you can have mine if you don't mind waiting for me to get back home in a few weeks

Claytona08 · 03-14-2014, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SeTx67

If the cable is broke you can have mine if you don't mind waiting for me to get back home in a few weeks

That'll work Tim. I don't need the speedo to work to drive it around town.

Ski-me · 03-14-2014, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Claytona08

Do I need to have my dash out for this or can I remove the bezel and cluster with the dash installed?

Unfortunately, yes you'll have to remove the dash, instrment bezel and then cluster to get to the cable. I'd first try just disconnecting from tranny and spinning it. That's a 3 minute job. Going into the dash....probably an hour job (I've done it several times!!)

Claytona08 · 03-14-2014, 03:31 PM

I'll unhook it and spin the cable. Luckily I already have the bezel and dash out of the truck but was planning on putting it in this evening. Looks like I better leave it out.

Claytona08 · 03-15-2014, 01:02 AM

Well I found my problem. Easy fix!

Claytona08 · 03-15-2014, 09:38 PM

Got the cable replaced today. Cost me $ 6.99 and took about 3 minutes to replace it. Thanks for your help guys.

03-13-2014, 09:22 AM	#1
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Speedo and Odo quit working I need some help here. My speedometer and my odometer quit working. It was working good but when I got it back from the paint shop it's not working anymore. I climbed under the truck and checked to see if it was still hooked to the transmission and also check to make sure it was still hooked up to the dash. Everything was hooked up but it doesn't work. Any thoughts???? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580955 http://youtu.be/JYoQJYTXKqI 1984 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 "Project Platinum C10" 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle "Project Car"

03-13-2014, 10:00 AM	#2
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Speedo and Odo quit working Unhook it at the trans, pull the cable out of the sleeve and see if it is broke in half. That's a starting point. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

03-14-2014, 06:10 AM	#4
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Speedo and Odo quit working No, you should be able to unhook from the trans, grab the end of the cable and pull it out. If it's not broke, slide it back in, you may need to spin it a little bit to get it to slide back in the cluster. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

03-14-2014, 09:26 AM	#6
Ski-me Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colo Springs, CO Posts: 870	Re: Speedo and Odo quit working I thought you had it pull the cable out from the other end (at cluster). I didn't think you could pull it the other way. You could unscrew the tranny connection and put the cable end on a drill. Slowly turn it and see if the speedo moves (need 2 people). Make sure the cable connection is fully seated onto the cluster. Sometimes it doesn't get all the way pushed in. __________________ - Jeff 89' K5 Blazer, 2.5" lift, 35" tires 04' GMC Yukon XL, 3/4 ton, 8.1L

03-14-2014, 02:05 PM	#7
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Re: Speedo and Odo quit working Do I need to have my dash out for this or can I remove the bezel and cluster with the dash installed? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580955 http://youtu.be/JYoQJYTXKqI 1984 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 "Project Platinum C10" 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle "Project Car"

03-14-2014, 02:13 PM	#8
SeTx67 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lumberton, TX Posts: 795	Re: Speedo and Odo quit working If the cable is broke you can have mine if you don't mind waiting for me to get back home in a few weeks

03-14-2014, 03:31 PM	#11
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Re: Speedo and Odo quit working I'll unhook it and spin the cable. Luckily I already have the bezel and dash out of the truck but was planning on putting it in this evening. Looks like I better leave it out. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580955 http://youtu.be/JYoQJYTXKqI 1984 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 "Project Platinum C10" 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle "Project Car"

03-15-2014, 01:02 AM	#12
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Re: Speedo and Odo quit working Well I found my problem. Easy fix! Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580955 http://youtu.be/JYoQJYTXKqI 1984 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 "Project Platinum C10" 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle "Project Car"

03-15-2014, 09:38 PM	#13
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Re: Speedo and Odo quit working Got the cable replaced today. Cost me $ 6.99 and took about 3 minutes to replace it. Thanks for your help guys. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580955 http://youtu.be/JYoQJYTXKqI 1984 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 "Project Platinum C10" 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle "Project Car"



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