New here, need a little help...
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6th Gear
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From: Savannah Georgia
New here, need a little help...
Hello everyone, I'm Kevin......
At 37 years old I did what I never thought I would do, I sold my DSM (AWD Turbo Eagle Talon 300hp) and bought a Vette. It appears my days of being fast and furious are behind me. I now own the car I always wanted. A 1992 Corvette...
It's a fixer upper, so I'm trying to work out the kinks. I just replaced the cluster. The cluster would come on from time to time, and sometimes register the speed, and sometimes not. After replacing the cluster, it doesn't register the speed. Sometimes it will, and sometimes it won't. Can anyone direct me to the first thing I need to look at to resolve this. I was thinking the speedo cable, or maybe the speed signal generator on the tranny. Just need to know if this problem is common enough to assist me.
Thank you for any assistance you can give me......
At 37 years old I did what I never thought I would do, I sold my DSM (AWD Turbo Eagle Talon 300hp) and bought a Vette. It appears my days of being fast and furious are behind me. I now own the car I always wanted. A 1992 Corvette...
It's a fixer upper, so I'm trying to work out the kinks. I just replaced the cluster. The cluster would come on from time to time, and sometimes register the speed, and sometimes not. After replacing the cluster, it doesn't register the speed. Sometimes it will, and sometimes it won't. Can anyone direct me to the first thing I need to look at to resolve this. I was thinking the speedo cable, or maybe the speed signal generator on the tranny. Just need to know if this problem is common enough to assist me.
Thank you for any assistance you can give me......
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Any repair shop would have one and probably wouldn't charge much to do a quick check. Otherwise you might check your local Corvette clubs to see if anyone has one. You need an actual scanner, not just a code reader.
Melting Slicks
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The scanner you will need is one that can read GM OBD-1 codes, which were used in 1992. Not all scanners can read OBD-1 codes, nor do they have the cable with the correct connector to hook up to your car.
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Congrats on the Vette. Leaving this behind eh? 
I have a couple friends also getting out of DSMs. Really liked those cars.
If the vette is a bit of a fixer upper the best thing you can get right now is a Helms factory service manual. We can point you to look here or there but when it comes down to it you're going to need the specifics like wire colors, diagnostic procedures even ground locations.
Link to the 1992 Manual (There was also a set for sale in the parts forum recently)
1992 Helms Manual
I have a couple friends also getting out of DSMs. Really liked those cars.
If the vette is a bit of a fixer upper the best thing you can get right now is a Helms factory service manual. We can point you to look here or there but when it comes down to it you're going to need the specifics like wire colors, diagnostic procedures even ground locations.
Link to the 1992 Manual (There was also a set for sale in the parts forum recently)
1992 Helms Manual
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6th Gear
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From: Savannah Georgia
Wow, too funny! The only draw back from the 2nd gens. I owned 4 of them, all 1st gens except the last one...
Thanks for the advice, I already have the manual, I flipped through it and it doesn't seem to be too specific on my problem.
I was in Pepboys the other day and seen a OBD-1 reader. So I understand you, I need to be driving while this thing is plugged in, correct? I believe it was around $30. I'll head to Autozone and see if they will rent one out too me....
Thanks again, I'll post back when I have some results.........
Thanks for the advice, I already have the manual, I flipped through it and it doesn't seem to be too specific on my problem.
I was in Pepboys the other day and seen a OBD-1 reader. So I understand you, I need to be driving while this thing is plugged in, correct? I believe it was around $30. I'll head to Autozone and see if they will rent one out too me....
Thanks again, I'll post back when I have some results.........
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OK, you don't have your profile filled out so we don't know where you live. With that information maybe one of us that have read the Helms manual more than a few times could help directly.
With that - read the manual - find ALL the grounds for the cluster, make sure they are CLEAN and tight.
FYI the scanners at Any auto store sells for less than $300 is ODB II and will NOT work for you car. If you really get into this you'll want the data logging software.
For checking your car out check your local chevy dealer and see how long the Corvette mechanic has been servicing Corvettes. If you live near Atlanta I could send you to a local dealer that has a mechanic thats a wizard with Corvettes and has worked his magic on ALL years of Corvettes (yes even a blue flame 6 from 54)
With that - read the manual - find ALL the grounds for the cluster, make sure they are CLEAN and tight.
FYI the scanners at Any auto store sells for less than $300 is ODB II and will NOT work for you car. If you really get into this you'll want the data logging software.
For checking your car out check your local chevy dealer and see how long the Corvette mechanic has been servicing Corvettes. If you live near Atlanta I could send you to a local dealer that has a mechanic thats a wizard with Corvettes and has worked his magic on ALL years of Corvettes (yes even a blue flame 6 from 54)
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6th Gear
Joined: May 2011
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From: Savannah Georgia
Thanks for the advice, sorry for the lack of info, I live in Savannah Ga, I'll fill my profile out today and provide as much info as possible.
Thanks, gonna try and work on it today.......
Thanks, gonna try and work on it today.......