Anyone run into connection problems with the combo speedo/tach?
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From: Fayetteville, AR
Anyone run into connection problems with the combo speedo/tach?
I have had to remove the dash 3 times in the last week to check the connection on my speedo. Seems the factory connection is very sensitive. I think I need to figure a way to keep it seated very tight. This last time I hit a big bump in the road and it started to wig out. Got home and it all seems seated tight. So I reseated it and it's working fine again.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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The wire harness connector has two tabs ("ears") that snap onto the sides of the speedo connector - double check to make sure those tabs are fully locked. With the tabs fully engaged it's going to take more than a bump to get that connector to come loose. For what it's worth, mine has been on for over a year now without any problems. Hope you get it worked out.
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The tabs are seated. But I did take the connection off again and bend them even more to help it say tight. They seem to not be as tight as they were when I switched out the factory speedo. I think I may make a wrap or zip tie to keed it seated deeper.
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I did just as you stated the last time I took it off....so far so good! Took a pretty bumpy road to see how it would do on the way to work today and it's holding. Hope this fixes it!
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Well it died today my combo speedo!!! I put the factor one back in and it works just fine. I bought the combo speedo/tach back in 11/25/11. It only has a 90 warranty if you do not buy it with your new bike installed.....other wise it would have a 2year warranty! I miss it already! Guess I need to look for another!
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Well it died today my combo speedo!!! I put the factor one back in and it works just fine. I bought the combo speedo/tach back in 11/25/11. It only has a 90 warranty if you do not buy it with your new bike installed.....other wise it would have a 2year warranty! I miss it already! Guess I need to look for another!
