Shorty81
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It looks like you have a ratio adapter on your tc. That's why your Speedo is correct.
Speedometer doesn't work at all. Where to start?
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FYI - I've found that Autozone listed two different speedometer cables for my truck. The wrong one has a female threaded fitting on the speedometer end and it although you can get it to fit, the retainer just pushes up against the outside of the fitting. It is not a tight fit.
The correct cable has a flared metal fitting/ferrule on the end. When properly seated, the flared fitting snaps in firmly behind a metal retainer on the back of the speedometer and that keeps it fully engaged.
Bruce
The correct cable has a flared metal fitting/ferrule on the end. When properly seated, the flared fitting snaps in firmly behind a metal retainer on the back of the speedometer and that keeps it fully engaged.
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Yes, it looks like you might have a ratio adapter. I have one on my transfer case, and it corrected my speedometer error.
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That explains how it is still accurate. I've verified it with GPS and radar speed signs. Glad to hear it!
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Will be checking all of these as mine does not work as well!!
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I bought one from this guy. He’s A+ Better quality cable than ANYTHING you can buy online or at your local auto parts store. I broke my original, bought two different cables(1- online & 1- Oh Really’s) they were totally garbage. Jumping clicking was all I got.
He completely rebuilt my speedo ($95) and sent the correct ratio adaptor to correct speed readings per tire size.
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This guy is old school. Built and sent w/invoice to be paid when I got the parts! Not someone you run into often these days.)
Rusty: [email protected]
Speedometer Repair Services
449 E Kiowa St, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903, United States
(719) 632-3165
