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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 12:19 PM
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Just noticed that my speedometer needle fluctulates (bounces?) plus and minus a few mph as I'm driving. Seems to get more pronouned as speed increases. Should I be looking at the cable or speedometer?
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Cable.
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cable or cruise control!
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He has a 69. No factory cruise.

Cruise transducer likely w/ cruise.
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He has a 69. No factory cruise.

Cruise transducer likely w/ cruise.
Should I take a look at the little gear at the transmission?
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Cable.
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Originally Posted by benito
Should I take a look at the little gear at the transmission?
"Just noticed..." etc. indicates unlikely- should be the cable. I have already replaced more than my share of cables & gears!
The cable takes a "set" & moving it out of it's position can cause your issue & moving it back can fix.

Some try to lube the cable.
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Originally Posted by Ganey
"Just noticed..." etc. indicates unlikely- should be the cable. I have already replaced more than my share of cables & gears!
The cable takes a "set" & moving it out of it's position can cause your issue & moving it back can fix.

Some try to lube the cable.
Thanks ... I have lubed the tach cable, but I do not remember doing the speedometer cable. I'll give it a try.
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i agree sounds like the cable.
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