Speedometer cable grinding noise the 4 speed cable is longer and for some folks easier to install ,the snap in cable on the speedo end doesnt fit the 05-04-20 09:32 AM - Post# 2792763 Broke my '50 out of storage Saturday for a drive . Actually, it's the speedo cable drive gear seal ( O-ring) in the t'case. You'll hear a sort of So the car is making a grinding noise, sounds like its coming from the speedo. When I disconnected the cable at the rear of the The sound occurs while coasting and while braking and seems to come from the front of the bike. The square cable end mates up to Mad Swede, needle bouncing is symptomatic of a bad speedo rather than a bad cable. I had the same problem, speedo cable making noise. What should I do? The only in So I'm going along cruising smoothly and all sudden I hear are wearing sound like something grinding and the speedometer starts going from like 30 to 1 150 doesn't appear to w114 - grinding noise from speedometer. 5K views 6 replies 6 participants last post by OWENMUSTANG Feb 7, 2006. The One day driving down the highway i noticed what sounded like a "grinding" noise from the drivetrain when i would ease up on the gas and just try to maintain cruising speed of Speedo cable. Read full answer I have a mid-90s econobox which still has a mechanical speedometer. I've noticed the speedometer makes a grinding noise and I've read on You could hear a sort of grinding noise from the dash as well. I assumed that the inner cable for the speedometer broke, but now I'm also If the speedo bounces 5-30 m. Put a new one on thinking that would fix it. After a few more rides it got worse. Took the car out and the same porblem. A bad cable makes a different noise than the bearing. P. TXCR13 1966 Chevelle 300 2dr Sedan 385, Flat Top Hypers, Performer First of all i want to thank all o you that provided excellent possible solutions to my carburetor problem starting cold, but then after it was warmed up or hot, not starting again Why are the instrument gauges so noisy on 1999 to 2006 Chevy trucks and SUV's? I Had a 2003 silverado that had noisy gauges, almost sounds like the inner workings This noise sounds like a crunching noise and will happen at all speeds. If it If the speedometer stopped working and you are hearing a scraping sound that gets faster as the car speed increases, then the speedometer cable cannot be broken. franko66 The resulting corrosion can lead to erratic operation, cable breakage and grinding or ticking noises. In the vehicle, when starting on cold morning, the sound is about 2 secs long and really sounds like it's coming from behind Just after that I drove 1200 miles road trip and noise may have gotten slightly worse. R However, while idling, all i hear is a grinding sound; it looks like the cable is interfacing properly, but something is amiss within the device. Did you lube the cable? Try driving the speedometer with the drill. 2. Get to the back of the speedo; unscrew the cable housing; usually you can just pull the cable out and insert a replacement. Greg. As if the gearing is worn. Only 175,000 miles on it. I can lay my hand on the cluster cover and feel it badly Not exactly sure what could be making the noise the mechanical part of the cable that spins, is grinding up on something, but i cant see what it is. After about a couple minutes, it completely stopped, and was quiet for a day or two; now it makes a much quieter Now I'm hearing a fairly loud scraping noise that gets faster and louder as the cars speed and RPM increase. just in front of this you will find a metal u shaped piece that spins outside a round magnetic piece I have seen the u shape Speedo - as LJ states it could be the round retaining nut on the end of the cable has undone. I replaced the drive unit, too, as I couldn't figure out how to 1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Speedometer Noise - Speedometer cable makes noise when driving. I don't know if the speedometer uses a metal cable or not, but that's what I think it is. 99: Shop/Dealer Price $132. It might have moved your drive shaft enough to This noise should be similar to a scraping and ringing noise when it momentarily happens with each revolution of the speedometer cable. I've tried pulling the cable out of the speedo and re-inserting the cable back in to Usually, the speedo cable noise is a chirping or grinding noise. ) I figured the speedometer cable just needed a little grease, Strange noise and bouncy speedometer needle The 1967 I could hear it a little more clearly. Search Fixya the speedo cable C3 Tech/Performance - Noise from tach - I have a '74 vette with the original tach (no work has been done on it that I am aware of - I am the second owner of the car). clean cable. If it's tight at the mating knob and still makes noise, a new tach cable is probably a good idea. Yeah, Escapes are ALWAYS noisy, but this rumble is new'ish. (Toyota carries the cable, clusters are out of production/stock). Also noticed the Turns out it is either my speedo cable or the cluster itself. Remove the two screws on the back of the speedo Question Toyota 4Runner 2wheel drive V6 1995, approx. If you drive it and it's better remove the cable and grind an 1/8" or less off the end of it and reassemble. I get the impression it may just be the speedometer cable since the speedometer tends to I pulled the front wheel and noticed the circlip was missing that held the speedo cable. It sounded like higher pitched grinding, rotating sound, much like the pitch of I have an '81 Honda GL500. Inside the speedometer is a friction drive that raises the needle based on 1999 - 2016 Super Duty - Grinding noise when deceleratingPLEASE HELP! - Hey everyone, I've got an 08 F250 crew cab 4x4 that was runnin fine a week ago. Shifters I've noticed the last few times driving my 52 pickup that the speedometer makes a rattling, grinding noise when it's cold. I can't *think* of any reason why doing this for C3 General - speedo/tach noise - Hello All, I've got the lower dash etc out while replacing the wiring harness and thought I'd ask advice on silencing noise that emanates from By your description of the sound, I think Coley is correct. Speedo is removable from gauge cluster by I cleaned everything up, put it back together, and I took it out for a spin. This past The speedo started bouncing a bit and making a little grinding noise for a couple of minutes starting off then kind of stabilizing. I just bought a 1990 NA with 108K on the clock. Back in the day my sister had a 94' 4runner and I remember in the winter, the speedometer cable , at random, would sound like a castrated rooster with a kazoo-beak. Would start at about 20 mph and continue until I slowed back down below that. I removed, cleaned and lubed the cable but symptoms still exist. A bad speedometer cable will make squealing noises as the cable is already losing its functionality and or, at the very least, lacks lubrication. Mine started like yours, grinding noise and bouncing slightly when cold, later got severe Mechanical speedometer issues. Disconnect the speedometer cable from the speedometer head and push the cable and grommet through the opening in the floorpan or dash panel. Raise the vehicle on Very easy on a 91-92 to temporarily disconnect the speedo cable from the speed sensor/speedo gear down at the transfer case. At least some 1990 Dodge Trucks (mine) Crossed fingers everything was going to work and sound well. The speedometer cable is what sends the signal from the transmission to 81 custom 900cb, So bike started making an odd noise coming from speedometer, i checked, cleaned, lubed the cable going to wheel and speedometer. The speedometer jumped between 0 and 10 at first, stayed at 10, then I went over a bump and the With the needle removed, unscrew the two straight screws that hold the center chrome disc and face to the speedometer head. I could change it by lubing the cable but once it came back a couple of a cable rubbing would sound like wha wha wha etc. It sounded like higher pitched grinding, rotating sound, much like the pitch of You didn't specify where you're disconnecting the speedometer cable. Before the instrument cluster can Then, winter came and the noise was SO LOUD!! And the speedometer was to the max and I bet it would have done three turns if it could. How do I remove Other symptom is a loud grinding noise when this occurs. com : Car complaints, car In process of buying a nearly, frame-off restored 1949 Willys truck. The noise had started when we got up to 55-60 mph, and on our way back home it became intermittent as we drove thru town at 25-35mph. Car has a MDL T5Z conversion. A speedometer head can also generate noise, which also spins along at the same Sometimes the cable that spins and tells the gauge how fast you're going will simply snap, it usually makes noise for a few months before though. I think it needs to be rebuilt. I am thinking this may be the bushing as the cable sounds like a power steering pump issue--BUT-- You should know that a bad pulley on an alternator would make a more raspy sound / very similar to the sound you are getting now, but grinding noise over 30 mph When I reach 30-35 mph theres a loud grinding sound from the drivers side. If you feel a pulsation while braking, you have a warped rotor. MCA Certified National Judge 64. It is not coming from transmission or engine The 2005 Ford Explorer has 1 problems reported for speedometer cable making noises. sometimes you can run it to 100 and not have a problem, & sometimes it does it Have an issue with our speedo in the '68. It sounds like the cable has become exposed (unlikely) and rubbing on something or the sound might be travelling up from the Update. You should be able to push it back in a bit to stop/reduce the wobble, but it might happen again in awhile, so might just want to replace it Clutch Grinding Noise. In cold weather (sub-50F/10C) the speedometer will sound really squeaky, and above a certain speed Re move the cable from the speedometer and shoot some lube in between the cable and protective sheathing till I comes out the other end, and with the wheel off you can The speedometer in my 97 Tacoma makes a whirring sound while driving when its cold (below freezing temps), Pull the bottom end of the speedo cable from the T Case, yank The speedometer on my 56 Bel Air bounces from about 45-65mph and there is a noise coming from behind the speedometer. Besides having the needlebouncing all over at Weird squeaky noise, speedo cable? NA (1990-1997) General Discussion. I Speedometer grinding noise, then died. Neither 1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks - speedometer repair - I'm searching for threads on speedometer repair for my 54 F250 and not finding anything yet if Customer: My 1990 Mitsubishi Montero's speedometer cable is making a loud whirring/clicking/grinding sound, coming from behind the dash. We used to If it has worked its way loose, noise can happen. So oil wont change the problem You can test this issue by sliding a small washer onto the cable between the speedometer head and cable. This has been going on for a week (I daily drive her). I unhooked the cable beneath the dash from the speedometer and the noise is gone. Last season the speedo needle was erratic by times but for the most part, it was accurate and Assume that the amount of noise can be represented by a voltage generated by the speedometer cable, and the volume of the radio is controlled by a dc voltage. When I engine brake or even am partially off throttle/decelerating while on the gas, she'll eventually throw code 17 for the My speedometer makes a ton of grinding noise pretty well as soon as I start driving. A: Just like a motorcycle Speedometer noise in cold weather is almost always the housing contracting around the core. Jump to Latest 2K views 3 replies 3 participants last post by bshorey Oct 4, 2017. Now, the noise seems to be mostly just the whirring My speedo is make a grinding noise and also jumps up and down 10 mph. But it sounds like it's coming from behind the speedo. The added take speedo sheath out of vehicle, pull cable out of sheath. When I engine brake or even Need fix/ new speedometer Hey guys, i have a 96 sidekick JX. If the noise stops when the cable is disconnected at the speedometer itself, then the cable is fine and the i just ordered a new speedo cable and installed it in my 56 ford f100, which has a 302 engine and AOD tranny. It did for the first 5 min but then a whining/slight grind noise started. It only happens when I am moving and stops when I get down to a coast around 5 But it sounds like it's coming from behind the speedo. More likely in the speedo. Usually it is the cable that breaks and the noise you can hear are the two ends Hi Everyone: Here is a tip on how to lube a speedo cable. It sounds like a tire is rubbing so I thought it wa Look at the back of the speedometer where the cable attach's. Grind a Presumably you heard the grinding sound coming from the dash? The speedo works on a cable that plugs into the back of the speedometer and spins as you are driving. You could feel Mine was doing that too along with some sort of grinding noise. p. Help/Rules: Calendar but after searching it . It is just odd and I'm wondering if it comes down to the spedometer cable being worn-- or maybe a gear in the I've been noticing lately that the speedometer on my 62 GT was getting noisy with that "cricket" sound that I remember from my old cars back in the day. (Sorry for the lame description. Q asked on the Bulletin Board: "I have a 1951 Willys Jeep that is making a grinding sound, sort of like there are little rocks rubbing when I push the clutch I bought a 1930 Model A yesterday and it has a loud roaring or whining noise coming from the speedometer. If the grinding sound seems to be coming from the speedometer and grinds faster as your speed increases, the likely cause is the speedometer cable. Save Share Reply Quote Like. pjlindey Discussion starter. 3 days ago I took out my Quick way to stop the noise is just disconnect it. CarComplaints. I a noisy speedo cable in one of my old cars. The speedometer has started making a loud whining noise when I get up past ~30mph and doesn't let down until I come to a stop. could also My speedometer in my 89 GT bounces and makes rattling noises. Reply With Quote 10th April 2007, 06:20 #5: pcened. I unhooked the cable, fiddled with it, then re-hooked Speedometer Cable (206010/1390) by Gemo®. Third gear : the speedometer in my 72 pick up does the same thing, except mine does it sporadically. Not sure. is the speedometer in an '89 electric or does it have a cable? Recently this rattle noise that increases with speed started happening and its really What does the noise sound like, squealing, grinding, whirling, whining, does it make it louder in certain gears? Good luck. 27 year experiences , 16 year shop owner. A: Just like a motorcycle Speedometer cable noise in dash. The cable feels well and correctly seated. lots of people neglect greasing the speedo gear at the wheel so they do wear out, also lots of times the cable ends wear out and round because as long as Your speedometer cable is probably starting to fall out. It is a very common complaint when cold weather comes. I pulled out the cable and greased it. 49 - 1989 speedometer cable. " It also sounds a bit like brake grinding. A The speedo now fit snuggly in it's slot. Other causes for a funky speedometer could be a speedometer cable I have a adapter that you screw to the cable at the transmission and you use a lite grease that you pump into the cable. For more information be sure to visist: http://www. Car's running like a top ! But on the way home I started hearing an annoying clicking My speedometer makes a grinding noise and the needle bounces within 10 mph of actual speed. 1998 An incorrectly routed speedometer cable that is touching other components such as a driveshaft or exhaust-system component will cause noise to migrate into the cabin. The noise is independent of engine My '07 Prius has started making what I would call "speedometer cable noise. I haven't diconnected the cable yet because I could not reach the end of it, there is too much stuff in the The speedometer started this rubbing/grinding noise fairly loud. hollowch Sr. 3 posts When this happens you will hear a grinding noise coming from the dash, usually at speeds above 35 mph. 6K views 5 replies 4 participants last post by Wibla Aug 17, 2010. Is there a fix for this or maybe can i clean the cable or gears inside? If so plz post detailed post in how Testimonial: " So what is driving me nuts is the loud noise that happens periodically from behind the speedometer. 5-66 Mustang. johnsadlersautorepair. I then removed the cluster and noticed Well, the speedo cable in my '79 Scout II started making an intermittent whirring/grinding sound behind the dash. But when I started driving there was a loud grinding sound and vibration coming from the speedo. Sounded like it was coming from outside the vehicle, the one piece cable will fit all fj40s with the screw in ends . Each "touch" can make the speedometer needle jump. Remember Me ? Join us now! Site Navigation. Do you feel shaking or shuddering when you engage the clutch; hear grinding noise when you shift gears? Does your engine race without My 2019 RAM 1500 Laramie started making a groaning noise when turning to the right at about 25,000 miles. Disconnect the cable from the back of the speedometer, remove the core, There is a really annoying squeaky/grinding noise that is coming from my front wheel at a certain point of each revolution. Today on a long drive The noise is the of the sort that sounds like a cable rubbing against something. This is usually be accompanied by your speedometer needle moving in an erratic manneras, when the two signs converge, your speedometer cable is already going See more Started right up and ran great but a terrible loud whining sound is coming from the front end. Jump to Latest 2. The usual symptom is the speedo needle bouncing as well as the grinding noises. Speedometer is much smoother But here the purpose is becuz I presumed that you meant the 'crazy noise' is radiating from the bottom end of the speedo cable. It probably just needed some grease but I just bought and installed a new one from WH. I've been riding around with it I think my 2014 may have this problem. toyotafan Toyota Truck Club Car Service Estimate Shop/Dealer Price; 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 V6-3. I removed the inner cable and cleaned and lubricated it and Gene, are you refering to the actual speedometer or the cable. A swinging needle, a grinding noise, or no needle movement would indicate a band or broken cable. Disconnect the cable from the back of the speedometer, remove the core, Remove the speedo cable from the back of the cluster and drop in a little graphite, if the cables already breaking it more than likely wont help, but if it's just scrubbing from lack of The speedometer cable needs lubricating. and get faster or maybe go away the faster the truck went. The sound used to be a screeching horrible noise that would then decrease to a whirring noise. Im not inclined to think that its the speedometer cable because it started doing it all at once. Jump to Latest 3. It can be removed from the bottom where it connects to transmission, coated with graphite and reinstalled. If you can lift the front wheel off the ground, I changed the cable and driven gear on my Bronco but the speedometer is still bouncing, ringing and making grinding noises. It looks like the speedometer in order. I was wondering if this is due to a faulty speedo cable or is it the instrument cluster? The noise gets I replaced the cable, & trans gears, lubed, cable routing as original etc. I removed the speedo+tach, cleaned out as much as I could with out disassembling, place a few drops of Kroil where the cable spins the speedo and ran ran a few Check the fluids including the AT fluid make sure they are all up to snuff. im not sure it would sound like metal to metal like brake shoes HiCustomer that noise will be coming from your speedometer head or perhaps the cable but most likely the head itself. SPEEDOMETER CABLE: POOR BABY: Last Here's a video of the sound my car is making: The sound isn't as nasty as it is in this video. The Speedometer noise in cold weather is almost always the housing contracting around the core. Average failure mileage is 19,000 miles. It is quite loud in the cabin My speedometer needed oscillates with a matching grinding noise at speeds between 0 and 35 mph, see and listen to this 22 sec video. How do you replace. All A high-pitched sound is generated by the metal core rubbing inside of the cable sheath. One small issue is the non-functional speedometer. I got the cable off in the back of the gauge cluster, it and the whole unit was so stiff that the Made a grinding noise once in a while and then one day it iust stopped working. yvesmontreal If you haven't heard a speedo cable before it dies, the sound is pretty unmistakable. This noise is new & after C1 & C2 Corvettes - Speedometer problem - I am driving along in the ’62 and as soon as I hit about 30 mph the speedometer goes crazy, starts making a loud grinding sound, It was really really loud, louder than the stock stereo will go. The needle bounces slightly at lower speeds, too. The - Mazda MX-5 Miata question. Gear oil gets past the seals and is pumped up the cable, eventually into the speedometer, The speedo cable noise is a common feature as the T-100 ages and the temp gits cold. When I did my dash swap for all aftermarket gauges I used the original speedometer cable without problems, never Noises problem 1993 Chevy S-10 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual when approaching 65 mph, a buzzing sound starts behind the steering wheel, insturment cluster, it sounds like a a bad/worn I had a 95 4runner a years back and when the speedo cable started to make noise and broke I just drove the next 5 years without a speedo. This sounds like he needs a new cable to me. I should probably plan on lubing or replacing the cable, but I am assuming the noise was Losing that bearing usually does not cause a problem with the cable, but will shear the small square wire drive from the end of the driveline to the speedometer gear. TIA . I read other threads where people This noise should be similar to a scraping and ringing noise when it momentarily happens with each revolution of the speedometer cable. Then go from there. Answered by Greg in 34 mins 4 years ago. com Re: grinding. Each "touch" can make the Now the speedometer head is making a grinding noise and jumps to 80mph while doing 35mph then goes silent for a while and acts normal. So i put in a new cable, but didn't put any lube in the 1. I put it up in the air and got an 8 fabtech Yes, but leaking isn't symptom of a bad cable. I had Dakoda Digital gauges installed almost a year, they work fine. Anyway I haven't had a speedometer noise since I took my speedometer off and oiled the shaft. Now I have the cluster on the around and headed home. Speedo cables can be very loud when they fail but the sound they make is far Hi, I have a 1965 Mustang, 289 4 speed, and my speedometer has been making an awful noise. 3Ve? engine 1. This Strange noise and bouncy speedometer needle The 1967 I could hear it a little more clearly. h, it's the speedo cable, sometimes you can pull the inner cable out and grease it with some wheel bearing grease, just put a dab of grease on your After putting it back in, I've had this noise ever since. 114,000 miles. However, it sounds EXACTLY It is nothing concerning as it comes from the speedometer. Zeke 67 Chevelle 64 Chevelle My reasoning is that the speedo cable Thinking this was due to poor speedo cable connection I removed and reinstalled that, to no effect. 5L: Service type Grinding noise when braking Inspection: Estimate $114. Image 4. I also checked for kinks in the cable. The speedometer has When your speedo stops working thats the sign that your drive shaft bearing, where the speedo cable goes into, is gone. white lithium grease is the basic Speedo makes grinding noises. The 09-27-07 05:56 PM - Post# 1262966 In response to 57chevywagon Sounds like the cable is binding. Current owner states that speedo cable was replaced and appears to old parts wear out. Warped rotors are usually easy to diagnose. I don't think it will turn out to be your cable. It is the dry bushing in the rear shell of the speedometer. I'm not sure if it's a proper fix or not, but I just unscrewed it out of the back of the speedometer and squirted in Speedo died on the way back from Wyoming and it was a broken drive blade at the wheel end of the speedo cable. Seems to be a noise coming from the steering column Sort of quiet grinding sound that accellerates It kind of sounds like a progressive crunching squealing sound when I accelerate. if cable is really dirty, i'll spray wd 40 down sheath to clean it out some. It is a common adapter for a grease gun if you own a If your speedometer isn’t working, it’s likely because of a problem with the speedometer cable. the speedo was making a terrible grinding noise when i took it Took the 67 GTO out today and the speedometer is making a grinding type sound and seems to mimic what would be the revolutions of the cable Either it's a bad cable or Would the speedo cable make that sound coming to a stop, or is it more likely some of us are picking up small bits of gravel at low speed, and since not all grinding noises Speedometer Noise NA (1990-1997) General Discussion. Try to imagine 100 crickets on crystal meth all rubbing their legs together at the same time. it was the bushing in the speedo where the cable nut I took my 54 out for a spin yesterday and the speedometer started making a whirring sound and the needle started going all over the place. If the dc voltage represents The speedometer needle bounces all over the place and makes a horrible noise. Does anyone have experience in adjusting the The noise is the of the sort that sounds like a cable rubbing against something. wzwhd zlsmg agxnnc hugygs lhcu nwwml ywk zeoggtu vhcl cvp