Speedo cable problems...

Raysupra · 10-31-2009, 06:04 PM

I bought a universal one from autozone.. same cable just needs to be cut to size... Square end with a metal tip and crimping piece.. its the same thing just cut the cable to the right size. Im not 100% sure its to short but the pin only sits about halfway down in the female connector and I put the male end in their and set the cluster all the way down and nothing... should I go buy another cable for like 10$ and try to cut it longer or test the guage and see if its bad?

Raysupra · 10-31-2009, 06:07 PM

actually since it was a rebuild cable kit do you think the needle could have been shorter than the stock toyota one?... cause If I cut the cable to the right length the it shouldn't be a problem just the needle and male end mating up.

cre · 10-31-2009, 06:37 PM

It's possible that the one cable wasn't the only problem too. Also, it's possible that the crimp wasn't tight enough and the cable just isn't moving the end.

The speedo is easy enough to test, pull the cluster, and use a dowel (sanded square) in a drill to drive it. Remember, it won't read if you're running it backward.

With the cable a too long is better than a too short. 1/8" shouldn't matter, but 1/4" or more would. Are you sure it's securely mounted to the green basket (or whatever you want to call it)?

EDIT: When you pull the cluster to test the speedo, try turning the cable's spindle by hand... if it moves more than a quarter turn or so you probably have another break somewhere.

Raysupra · 11-01-2009, 03:47 AM

after looking at it. I had the needle attached before the female plastic mount behind the cluster. I bought a new kit since I already crimped the other nipple..should i post a new thread for my engine running to hot? right fluids.. Ill post if that fixed it tomorrow thanks for the help, the nipple fits into the odometer so it should work

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10-31-2009, 06:04 PM	#1
Raysupra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Camp Lejeune Posts: 59	I bought a universal one from autozone.. same cable just needs to be cut to size... Square end with a metal tip and crimping piece.. its the same thing just cut the cable to the right size. Im not 100% sure its to short but the pin only sits about halfway down in the female connector and I put the male end in their and set the cluster all the way down and nothing... should I go buy another cable for like 10$ and try to cut it longer or test the guage and see if its bad?

10-31-2009, 06:07 PM	#2
Raysupra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Camp Lejeune Posts: 59	actually since it was a rebuild cable kit do you think the needle could have been shorter than the stock toyota one?... cause If I cut the cable to the right length the it shouldn't be a problem just the needle and male end mating up.

10-31-2009, 06:37 PM	#3
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	It's possible that the one cable wasn't the only problem too. Also, it's possible that the crimp wasn't tight enough and the cable just isn't moving the end. The speedo is easy enough to test, pull the cluster, and use a dowel (sanded square) in a drill to drive it. Remember, it won't read if you're running it backward. With the cable a too long is better than a too short. 1/8" shouldn't matter, but 1/4" or more would. Are you sure it's securely mounted to the green basket (or whatever you want to call it)? EDIT: When you pull the cluster to test the speedo, try turning the cable's spindle by hand... if it moves more than a quarter turn or so you probably have another break somewhere.

11-01-2009, 03:47 AM	#4
Raysupra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Camp Lejeune Posts: 59	after looking at it. I had the needle attached before the female plastic mount behind the cluster. I bought a new kit since I already crimped the other nipple..should i post a new thread for my engine running to hot? right fluids.. Ill post if that fixed it tomorrow thanks for the help, the nipple fits into the odometer so it should work