Speedometer and Chiming problem

Bill · October 27th, 2006, 03:18 AM

i dont know if its because it was sitting for a while with it barley being driven but my Speedometer doesnt work. it slowly goes up. and it hangs at 20mph for a few seconds and then it climbs up slowly and then it bounces around from 40 to 60 mph and then when i slow down it takes a while to go down and then hangs at 20 mph and eventually goes all the way down after i been stopped for a little.

What could be the problem???

and when ever i open my door my Chime goes on. doesnt matter if the lights are on or off or if the keys in the ignition or not. it doesnt shut off until the door is shut.

why is it doing that?? its not that big of a deal but it is annoying.

terribleonexx88 · October 27th, 2006, 08:23 AM

take your gauge cluster off the cable is probly just about to fall off the speedo

Bill · October 28th, 2006, 12:04 AM

oh great. im sure i need to have this fixed for insp. and my luck ill end up messing the odometer up when i do this.

hypothetically speaking what could happen if i do this and mess up the odemeter and it isnt even or what ever and they suspect milage roll back. thats the last thing i need right now.

Jojogunne · October 29th, 2006, 06:08 PM

You won't ruin your odometer but you could break the plastic piece that holds the cable to the speedo. Be very careful removing your instrument cluster. You must squeeze the plastic piece were the cable goes into the speedo. DON'T force it out.

Or if it is loose or seems loose just push it back on. Personally I can't imagine that piece coming out because it is a pain in the but to remove.

If it isn't that it could be your speedo gear at the trany. That is an easy fix.

jjg

stang fanatic · October 29th, 2006, 09:05 PM

I was gonna say, i thought mine was the wrong one it was so damn hard to get off and get the new one on....actually sounds like a cluster issue is you have an electronic speedo sender because of the chime issue

Bill · October 29th, 2006, 10:58 PM

so it could be that the cable is hanging, or i might need a new speedo gear or a new cable???

Bill · October 31st, 2006, 08:37 PM

oh well. im getting it inspected/Emissions done on it tomorrow. ill let them figure it out.

terribleonexx88 · November 1st, 2006, 12:49 AM

they wont tell you whats wrong with it theyll just fail you for safety

Bill · November 1st, 2006, 04:21 AM

lol. then he can fix it. if he tells me it has to be fixed then it has to be fixed. ill just tell him to go ahead and do it.

Bill · November 1st, 2006, 11:08 AM

well i just got a call from him and everything passed except the passenger side brake hose needs to be replaced.
i was so afraid it wasnt gonna pass emissions but it passed so im extremly happy.

stang fanatic · November 2nd, 2006, 02:57 AM

I have a brand new a.z speedo cable, and with my 4.56 gears, it bounces form 0-30 at first, smooths out, then starts bouncing again. Just so you can see it may not necessarily be the cable, a cable is an inexpensive place to start

October 27th, 2006, 03:18 AM	#1
Bill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,331	Speedometer and Chiming problem i dont know if its because it was sitting for a while with it barley being driven but my Speedometer doesnt work. it slowly goes up. and it hangs at 20mph for a few seconds and then it climbs up slowly and then it bounces around from 40 to 60 mph and then when i slow down it takes a while to go down and then hangs at 20 mph and eventually goes all the way down after i been stopped for a little. What could be the problem??? and when ever i open my door my Chime goes on. doesnt matter if the lights are on or off or if the keys in the ignition or not. it doesnt shut off until the door is shut. why is it doing that?? its not that big of a deal but it is annoying. __________________ Too often, We lose sight of life's simple pleasures. Remember, when someone annoys you it takes 42 muscles in your face to frown, BUT, it only take 4 muscles to extend your arm and bitch-slap that Mother@#?!&! upside the head!!

October 27th, 2006, 08:23 AM	#2
terribleonexx88 Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: new england Posts: 813	take your gauge cluster off the cable is probly just about to fall off the speedo __________________ 85 4 banger stanger, it likes to sneeze alot when i hit the gas

October 28th, 2006, 12:04 AM	#3
Bill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,331	oh great. im sure i need to have this fixed for insp. and my luck ill end up messing the odometer up when i do this. hypothetically speaking what could happen if i do this and mess up the odemeter and it isnt even or what ever and they suspect milage roll back. thats the last thing i need right now. __________________ Too often, We lose sight of life's simple pleasures. Remember, when someone annoys you it takes 42 muscles in your face to frown, BUT, it only take 4 muscles to extend your arm and bitch-slap that Mother@#?!&! upside the head!!

October 29th, 2006, 06:08 PM	#4
Jojogunne Regular 1984 GT 13.79@98.99 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bloomsburg PA Posts: 91	You won't ruin your odometer but you could break the plastic piece that holds the cable to the speedo. Be very careful removing your instrument cluster. You must squeeze the plastic piece were the cable goes into the speedo. DON'T force it out. Or if it is loose or seems loose just push it back on. Personally I can't imagine that piece coming out because it is a pain in the but to remove. If it isn't that it could be your speedo gear at the trany. That is an easy fix. jjg __________________ Eibach Sportsline, Mac, Moroso,Comp Cams,PRW roller rockers, and no money left over.

October 29th, 2006, 09:05 PM	#5
stang fanatic Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 855	I was gonna say, i thought mine was the wrong one it was so damn hard to get off and get the new one on....actually sounds like a cluster issue is you have an electronic speedo sender because of the chime issue __________________ "The gods too are fond of a joke." "If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. "

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October 29th, 2006, 10:58 PM	#6
Bill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,331	so it could be that the cable is hanging, or i might need a new speedo gear or a new cable??? __________________ Too often, We lose sight of life's simple pleasures. Remember, when someone annoys you it takes 42 muscles in your face to frown, BUT, it only take 4 muscles to extend your arm and bitch-slap that Mother@#?!&! upside the head!!

October 31st, 2006, 08:37 PM	#7
Bill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,331	oh well. im getting it inspected/Emissions done on it tomorrow. ill let them figure it out. __________________ Too often, We lose sight of life's simple pleasures. Remember, when someone annoys you it takes 42 muscles in your face to frown, BUT, it only take 4 muscles to extend your arm and bitch-slap that Mother@#?!&! upside the head!!

November 1st, 2006, 12:49 AM	#8
terribleonexx88 Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: new england Posts: 813	they wont tell you whats wrong with it theyll just fail you for safety __________________ 85 4 banger stanger, it likes to sneeze alot when i hit the gas

November 1st, 2006, 04:21 AM	#9
Bill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,331	lol. then he can fix it. if he tells me it has to be fixed then it has to be fixed. ill just tell him to go ahead and do it. __________________ Too often, We lose sight of life's simple pleasures. Remember, when someone annoys you it takes 42 muscles in your face to frown, BUT, it only take 4 muscles to extend your arm and bitch-slap that Mother@#?!&! upside the head!!

November 1st, 2006, 11:08 AM	#10
Bill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,331	well i just got a call from him and everything passed except the passenger side brake hose needs to be replaced. i was so afraid it wasnt gonna pass emissions but it passed so im extremly happy. __________________ Too often, We lose sight of life's simple pleasures. Remember, when someone annoys you it takes 42 muscles in your face to frown, BUT, it only take 4 muscles to extend your arm and bitch-slap that Mother@#?!&! upside the head!!

November 2nd, 2006, 02:57 AM	#11
stang fanatic Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 855	I have a brand new a.z speedo cable, and with my 4.56 gears, it bounces form 0-30 at first, smooths out, then starts bouncing again. Just so you can see it may not necessarily be the cable, a cable is an inexpensive place to start __________________ "The gods too are fond of a joke." "If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. "

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