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Old May 2, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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Hello all. Brand new to the forum and forums in general, but I check them all of the time. I have a 1993 FXSTC and the speedometer doesnt work. I replaced the sensor, the cable and finally got an OEM speedo and still nothing. I had it at a shop and they said all that I needed was the new speedometer and still nothing. Light comes on, all is plugged and tightened but nothing. Any advice would be amazing!!
 
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Old May 2, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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It is most likely the tab on the drive unit. They have been known to snap. It happened on my '91 twice.
 
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Old May 2, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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Thanks Ghostrider! Thats on the wheel right?
 
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Old May 2, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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Yeah. There should be a small tab on the backside of it. If the tab is still there and it turns with the wheel then I would say that the gears inside the unit are stripped out.
You have this style unit on the front wheel right?
https://www.denniskirk.com/front-whe...t.pH400163.prd
 
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Old May 2, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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This is the one that I just bought new. Hope I got the right one.

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/5200312
 
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That should work just fine. Did you verify that is the problem or you just swapping parts?
 
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Yours is a 1993..JP site says: Stock replacement drive units for all models with front wheel drive speedometers from 1973-86
 
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Have to thank you guys. This is why I like to do the work myself. I have been so busy I let a shop work on it and they missed the pin. It was bent but I was able to get it in and for now I have a speedo!! Thanks a million guys!
 
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