speedometer/odometer repair
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Safety Car
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From: Beautiful East Texas
speedometer/odometer repair
As I continue with my new old C3, the odometer doesn't work.. the speedometer needle is kinda' bouncy too.
Anybody have any tips on how to proceed with repairs?
I hope to have the (tilt) column apart far enough to get to the
turn signal switch soon.... thought that might be a good time to
address the speedometer issues with the steering wheel out of the way.
Who else has had problems in this area?
mardyn
Anybody have any tips on how to proceed with repairs?
I hope to have the (tilt) column apart far enough to get to the
turn signal switch soon.... thought that might be a good time to
address the speedometer issues with the steering wheel out of the way.
Who else has had problems in this area?
mardyn
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Nice GT350, by the way. An ex GF had an orange GT500 428/automatic that was a hoot to drive.
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Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Beautiful East Texas
I've got my console and center gauge panel out for repairs now... looks like only another
10 or so screws to pull the whole dash panel out of the car. Is now the time to get that speedometer outta' there?
[Rant on] Car has an aftermarket DIN style JVC CD player/stereo. A blind chimpanzie
with a sledge hammer and pair of hedge trimmers would have done a nicer job on the install than whoever did it. The gauge binacle is mangled, the wiring is atrocious and whole thing is loose in the mount. What a major cluster F*ck![Rant off]
mardyn
10 or so screws to pull the whole dash panel out of the car. Is now the time to get that speedometer outta' there?
[Rant on] Car has an aftermarket DIN style JVC CD player/stereo. A blind chimpanzie
with a sledge hammer and pair of hedge trimmers would have done a nicer job on the install than whoever did it. The gauge binacle is mangled, the wiring is atrocious and whole thing is loose in the mount. What a major cluster F*ck![Rant off]
mardyn
Safety Car
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From: Mundelein Illinois
I've got my console and center gauge panel out for repairs now... looks like only another
10 or so screws to pull the whole dash panel out of the car. Is now the time to get that speedometer outta' there?
[Rant on] Car has an aftermarket DIN style JVC CD player/stereo. A blind chimpanzie
with a sledge hammer and pair of hedge trimmers would have done a nicer job on the install than whoever did it. The gauge binacle is mangled, the wiring is atrocious and whole thing is loose in the mount. What a major cluster F*ck![Rant off]
mardyn
10 or so screws to pull the whole dash panel out of the car. Is now the time to get that speedometer outta' there?
[Rant on] Car has an aftermarket DIN style JVC CD player/stereo. A blind chimpanzie
with a sledge hammer and pair of hedge trimmers would have done a nicer job on the install than whoever did it. The gauge binacle is mangled, the wiring is atrocious and whole thing is loose in the mount. What a major cluster F*ck![Rant off]
mardyn
78 & 79 speedo was pretty good
If odometer is not working but speedo is you have a gear issue in the speedo
If your trip odometer is not working but speedo and odometer is working, try pushing reset all the way in and pull reset all the way back. Reset button sometimes sticks and stop trip from working.
Hope this helps
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Safety Car
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From: Beautiful East Texas
Got the dash out of it this afternoon.... I'll start getting it disassembled tomorrow and will
likely send the speedometer out for repairs.
I shoulda' bought a nicer car to begin with... Hmmm, I guess it's too late now.
mardyn
likely send the speedometer out for repairs.
I shoulda' bought a nicer car to begin with... Hmmm, I guess it's too late now.
mardyn
Racer
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From: Lexington KY
In the process of putting mine back together for similar reasons. Replaced Speedo and center bezel as well as upgraded dash to LED's. Made a big difference. Do whatever you can while it's apart. If you think getting everything out was a job, wait till you try to get it all to fit back together. You will NOT want to take it spray again! Make sure everything works before you start tightening the screws!
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Safety Car
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From: Beautiful East Texas
I've gotta look tomorrow to be sure, but I think with the upper dash pad removed, it might go back together somewhat easier than it came apart...
My upper pad needs a small repair to right side speaker grille so I'm thinking about yanking it outta' there anyway
mardyn
My upper pad needs a small repair to right side speaker grille so I'm thinking about yanking it outta' there anyway
mardyn
Last edited by mardyn; Apr 8, 2014 at 10:02 PM.
Thread Starter
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From: Beautiful East Texas
Can anyone make a recommendation on where to send my speedometer for repairs? Instrument Services in IL can do it, but they have a 6 to 8 week turn around time, I was
hoping for something a little quicker.
mardyn
hoping for something a little quicker.
mardyn