Speedometer Problem
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Speedometer Problem
I have a 1990 Heritage. The other day the odometer and tripometer stopped working. The speedo still indicates correct speed. If I get to about 70mph the odometer/trip will start to turn but are not accurate.
Any ideas? I don't want to buy and aftermarket speedo cause I'd like to keep the original miles. Could it be a cable issue or is the problem in the speedo?
Any ideas? I don't want to buy and aftermarket speedo cause I'd like to keep the original miles. Could it be a cable issue or is the problem in the speedo?
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When you get down to the basic mechanism inside they are very simple. The trip and mileometer mechanism is probably prone to clogging up with dirt after a lot of years. May only need a good clean, failing that follow Dr Hess's recommendation.
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I'm not sure about your '90 Heritage but my '95's speedo is a non-reparable unit.
I'm having problems with the lights in mine so I did some research and the manual and the dealership both say you have to replace a malfunctioning speedo.
I'm having problems with the lights in mine so I did some research and the manual and the dealership both say you have to replace a malfunctioning speedo.
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The dealership can't/won't....but a speedometer shop can repair it. Most speedo's require special tools to dissemble/reassemble it without damage...so most people can't do it even if it just needs cleaning/oiling.
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Then why does the '95 manual tell me it is designed as a non-reparable unit?
(No sarcasm intended just asking)
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Thanks for the advice guys. I'll try and is if I can get in it first. I think the 90 speedo is the same as the 95. I found a speedo repair shop online and when I called they said they couldn't qoute a price without looking at it.
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A new one from the local dealer is $167 and change.
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