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Re: Speedometer - inop (archive)
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Posted by ray on May 27, 2001 at 14:10:36:

In Reply to: Speedometer - inop posted by Dan Hiatt on May 27, 2001 at 12:27:30:


While driving down to Houston from Tulsa (500 miles), the speedometer died. It bounced back to life for a little while, then died again. All other instruments (other than odometer) are working. I did have the cluster out for HVAC repairs a few weeks ago, so it could be a loose connection. Any guesses?

Also, some excitement while we were coming down: at 80 mph the rear passenger tire blew, causing the rear to slide around a little. Kind of nerve racking. Replaced it with the stock spare (I am running 16" Mille Miglia II rims with 205/55-16 Yokohama AVID V4s). Looks kind of funny, but does allow running at full speed, though.

Any ideas on the speedo will be appreciated!

Dan Hiatt
1984 745 w/ 170k


my best guess is the batteries need replacing in the service board behind the dash console or check electrical connections for the speedo on the rear diff.....ray


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