issues with the speedometer ........
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issues with the speedometer ........
so took the vette out yesterday to enjoy her alittle bit because it was 50 degrees . and i noticed when leaving out of first gear up to 3k rpm my speedometer was on zero then at 3k it jumps up to
proper speed. any advice for a fix
proper speed. any advice for a fix
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fishintx,
Come to think of it, you're right. And the electronic stuff sucks. I amend my previous recommendation to a loose connection. Sounds lkike a physical/mechanical issue.
I'm thinking speedo cables went the way of the dinosaurs!! Everything is electronic now, and no lube is gonna help that!
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Question....Do you remember if the speedo went all the way up and then down when you started the car....if it did not, then I would guess it is a mechanical problem...but if it acted normal on startup, then I would bet on an electrical glitch. Just because there are no speedometer cables anymore and the speedo is electronic does not mean that it can't have a mechanical problem in the gauge.
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if the rear wheels spin on takeoff, the speedo will not register. on the dragstrip when launching, mine does this everytime. halfway down the track, it starts registering again. no biggie. with the slick and cold roads this time of year, you may be slipping and not realize it. 
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Cclive it acts normal on start up with going up to 210 and back to zero. Drove it this weekend with about 9 other guys with vettes (had a good time & wife still pissed w/ me )because it was a late night .and speedometer didn't stick. Anyone else have any electrical gremlins
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Cclive it acts normal on start up with going up to 210 and back to zero. Drove it this weekend with about 9 other guys with vettes (had a good time & wife still pissed w/ me )because it was a late night .and speedometer didn't stick. Anyone else have any electrical gremlins
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Personally I would leave it alone. Keep the RPMs under 3000 and put no mileage on your vette.
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