914-6 Speedo flutters, Speedometer issue |
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914-6 Speedo flutters, Speedometer issue |
stuartgto |
Oct 12 2014, 05:00 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 17-April 13 From: 94070 Member No.: 15,777 Region Association: None |
Reattached the speedo/odometer 914/6 unit after odometer was fixed at PA Speedo. Now the speedometer needle flutters. It did not before being pulled to have the non-functioning odometer fixed. Speedo cable rotates when car is moving, but also can be moved with pliers when not attached to gauge. Any suggestions?
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fixer34 |
Oct 12 2014, 06:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,090 Joined: 16-September 14 From: Chicago area Member No.: 17,908 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
You need a new speedo cable, or the little gear on the transmission end. Best way to test the cable is to disconnect from the transmission and hook a variable speed, reversible drill to it. Run at different speeds and see if the needle is stable.
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stuartgto |
Oct 20 2014, 11:29 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 17-April 13 From: 94070 Member No.: 15,777 Region Association: None |
Thanks for the help. After testing the cable, I thought it was the cable. But after removing and replacing the cable, the needle still flutters. The fluttering is worse at low speeds but is reduced at higher speeds. Please explain about the gear that might need replacing. What does replacing one entail? Thank you
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larryM |
Oct 24 2014, 07:30 PM
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emoze Group: Members Posts: 891 Joined: 1-January 03 From: mid- California Member No.: 65 Region Association: Northern California |
After testing the cable, I thought it was the cable. But after removing and replacing the cable, the needle still flutters. The fluttering is worse at low speeds but is reduced at higher speeds. X2 - had same problem with unit "fixed" by NorthHollwood - sent it back twice, at which point Helmut became very surly; changed cables etc - never resolved got another unit, sent to PAS - it works fine there is no solution - seek it diligently |
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