dubsider
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« on: July 15, 2013, 03:56:42 PM » |
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on the ride home, after a fill up and resetting of the tripmeter.. I look down and nothing.
The speed needle was not registering.
The odometer was not moving, neither was the trip meter (stuck on 8.6 miles).
any ideas?
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sandy
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« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2013, 04:01:15 PM » |
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Look at the front wheel on the left side. Is the speedo cable housing still attached? If not, the inner cable has fallen out.
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Valker
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« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2013, 04:04:53 PM » |
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Or the cable came unscrewed from the speedo up top.
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dubsider
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« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2013, 04:10:13 PM » |
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I promise I was moving at about 4000 RMM  all seems to be connected but when I jiggled (technical term).. the end on the wheel, water dripped out. she is a standard btw. should I just order a new cable?? |
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Six Guns
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« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2013, 04:24:37 PM » |
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should I just order a new cable??
Yes.....
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dubsider
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« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2013, 04:31:03 PM » |
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inner cable is broken..
should I just get the inner or the inner and outer casing??
Does the outer simply unscrew from the speedo unit? or is there some magic??
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« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2013, 04:41:53 PM » |
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Mine did the same thing and I ended up ordering both the cable and housing. The reason is I didn't know if the broken cable chewed up the housing. Installation is pretty straight forward, unscrew from speedo housing and unscrew from wheel, remove housing and reverse for install with new stuff.
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dubsider
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« Reply #8 on: July 15, 2013, 05:18:17 PM » |
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thanks all.
I am going to get the whole cable assembly ordered tomorrow.
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dubsider
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« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2013, 05:44:41 PM » |
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one last question... should I grease up the inner cable prior to install??
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Mike R
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« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2013, 05:46:54 PM » |
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Having the same issue myself. Ordered a new Box assembly and a new cable. Replaced both tonight and still not working. Any other items I should take into consideration?
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« Reply #11 on: July 15, 2013, 05:53:06 PM » |
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"Slohand" just trying to keep up here, Your avatar shows an I/S which does not have a cable, Do you have a different Valk?
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Mike R
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« Reply #12 on: July 15, 2013, 06:44:17 PM » |
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"Slohand" just trying to keep up here, Your avatar shows an I/S which does not have a cable, Do you have a different Valk?
Sorry, wrong term used. Yes, I do have an Interstate. I replaced the Speedometer Sensor. |
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Michvalk
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« Reply #13 on: July 15, 2013, 07:34:38 PM » |
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"Slohand" just trying to keep up here, Your avatar shows an I/S which does not have a cable, Do you have a different Valk?
Sorry, wrong term used. Yes, I do have an Interstate. I replaced the Speedometer Sensor. Did you get a new or used sensor? Make sure your drive on the wheel is positioned correctly, and the little tang on the drive is engaging the part on the wheel. Have you had the wheel off lately?. Also make sure the sensor is in all the way.  |
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Mike R
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« Reply #14 on: July 15, 2013, 08:01:42 PM » |
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"Slohand" just trying to keep up here, Your avatar shows an I/S which does not have a cable, Do you have a different Valk?
Sorry, wrong term used. Yes, I do have an Interstate. I replaced the Speedometer Sensor. Did you get a new or used sensor? Make sure your drive on the wheel is positioned correctly, and the little tang on the drive is engaging the part on the wheel. Have you had the wheel off lately?. Also make sure the sensor is in all the way. I did have the wheel removed when new tire was installed. That's when the problem started. I pulled the front wheel again to make sure everything was installed correctly. I found that I did have the Box assembly in the wrong orientation. Corrected and still had issues. I ordered new box assembly and Speedo Sensor. Installed both tonight and still nothing. Pulled the wheel again and nosed around. I'm wondering at this point if the I have an issue with the gear box retainer. |
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Michvalk
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« Reply #15 on: July 15, 2013, 10:24:09 PM » |
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Reason I asked about tire removal, I bent the little ears on the wheel that the drive meshes with in the wheel the first time I had to change the tire. Not sure how I did it, but, the speedo drive would not engage and spin with the wheel. Might lift the front wheel, and see if the thing turns with the wheel. I just watched inside where the sensor goes and looked to see if the blade was turning. That's how I found my problem |
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« Reply #16 on: July 16, 2013, 08:34:01 AM » |
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Totally hijacked thread.
Why can't you simply start your own thread.
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« Reply #17 on: July 16, 2013, 09:03:22 AM » |
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one last question... should I grease up the inner cable prior to install??
I didn't because it appeared to have some kind of lube already on it but it probably is a good idea to use some kind of lube. |
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« Reply #18 on: July 16, 2013, 10:42:25 AM » |
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Totally hijacked thread.
Why can't you simply start your own thread.
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Sorry if you deem this a hijacked thread. I thought the fact that I was experiencing similar speedo issues we may collectively solve the issues two people were having. Thanks for you input. |
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« Reply #19 on: July 16, 2013, 04:04:10 PM » |
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one last question... should I grease up the inner cable prior to install??
I do,but, the main reason for this response is to let you know to take it easy on the lower retainer screw. The plastic cracks easily. |
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« Reply #20 on: July 16, 2013, 06:41:45 PM » |
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If you hook a 12v test light to b+ and tap the connector terminals(harness side) alternatly with the ign. on. The speedo should show some movement,if so every from the conn. back is working and your troubles are in the sensor or gear box.
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dubsider
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« Reply #21 on: July 17, 2013, 04:34:03 AM » |
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I have a new cable on the way.. 7-10 days.. kind of a bummer as I will lose total mileage accuracy.
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« Reply #22 on: July 17, 2013, 06:28:54 AM » |
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Mine went out in the middle of KS. I kept going fig I'd deal with it when I got home (1200 miles) but realized I'd loose my mileage for gas stops.  Little road side repair I was good to go. |
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dubsider
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« Reply #23 on: July 17, 2013, 07:34:03 PM » |
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I put my garmin on for a trip meter for gas.. I just wish I could keep an accurate total mileage. what was your roadside repair??
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« Reply #24 on: July 17, 2013, 07:40:26 PM » |
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Somehow it snapped off at the wheel. So I put it back in and I think I taped it to the speed sensor.
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Michvalk
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« Reply #25 on: July 18, 2013, 07:26:01 PM » |
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Somehow it snapped off at the wheel. So I put it back in and I think I taped it to the speed sensor.
If you can't fix it with duct tape, you didn't use enough duct tape |
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