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Old May 23, 2011 | 06:26 AM
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My 94 883 speedo does not work the odometer works just not the speed. I am trying to figure out if it is the gauge or could it be the cable or both? Any ideas is appreciated.
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Old May 23, 2011 | 01:54 PM
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If the odometer is working, the speedo cable is fine. Chances are the speedo gauge is done.
 
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Yeah, I'd say it's the gauge since the odometer is still clicking off the miles, which means the cable is still working.
 
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Thanks That helps out a lot.
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