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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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Question speedometer cable noise

I have a noisey speedometer cable,( Im pretty sure thats what it is) mostly in cold weather, so i hope it goes away when warmer comes, soon. Is there a easy way to lube up the cable? Or is replacement the only way. Thanks
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 05:03 PM
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probably just your transmission about to crap out. Nothing to worry about.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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The speedometer has no cable - at least no cable that spins internally. The signal is from the unified meter and A/C amp.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 05:33 PM
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What make and model is your car?
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 06:18 PM
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I owned a car once that had a cable operated speedo... it was built 20 years ago.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by rmounce
I have a noisey speedometer cable,( Im pretty sure thats what it is) mostly in cold weather, so i hope it goes away when warmer comes, soon. Is there a easy way to lube up the cable? Or is replacement the only way. Thanks
win
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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Speed senser??
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 08:53 PM
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Probably just the transmission whining, mine does that too when its cold out.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 05:15 AM
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Lol dummy
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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U prolly need a new flux capacitor... i changed mine n installed twin turbonators... Big difference in gas mileage too...
Hope this helps!
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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check your headlight fluids
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 03:28 AM
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I hope he is not being serious.
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 03:29 AM
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Loose muffler bearing....
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 04:01 AM
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Originally Posted by 350zion
U prolly need a new flux capacitor... i changed mine n installed twin turbonators... Big difference in gas mileage too...
Hope this helps!
88 MPHHHHHHHH!!!!!


also, IB4TL
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