The analog speedometer in my 89 Nissan Maxima suddenly dropped to zero. Later, when I started from a stop and reached about 40, it jumped from zero to 55 or 60. Sometimes it jumps from there all the way to the right and rests there. Sometimes it jumps back from there to 85 or 90 mph, regardless of my real speed, then, at times, it flips back to 55 or 60, then, when I slow down, it registers my approx real speed, then when I slow to about 35, it drops to zero. On occasion, when I start from a stop, it will gradually rise with my speed and show my real speed for a while, then go crazy again. Is there a sensor in the speedometer that is malfunctioning?
2006-07-13 19:34:59 · 6 answers · asked by Chuck L 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Several have suggested that my problem is the speedometer cable and that I should go under the dash and lubricate it. I tried to go under the dash. Removed two panels, but cannot reach the speedo housing. Do I need to remove the large top of the dash? If so, how.
Are we pretty sure the problem is the cable? I mentioned at the outset that the odometer is working. When the car is in motion, whether the needle is at zero, at 40 or 60 mph, or at rest on the far right of the dial, the odometer and trip meter advance smoothly and, as far as I can tell, accurately.
2006-07-14 16:08:25 · update #1
You'll have to take it off from under the dash,and put graphite on it.It sounds like to me it's sticking,we used to have that problem on our older cars as we was growing up.Or you can take the panel out and dissconect it from there,but you need to put graphite on it.
2006-07-13 19:41:52 · answer #1 · answered by dragonsaver005 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's either the speedo gear or cable. Neither should be too expensive to repair. Take it to a transmission repair facility and they should be able to knock it out for you.
2006-07-14 10:43:02 · answer #2 · answered by southerndedhd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace the speedo cable.
2006-07-14 02:48:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the cable is binding inside the sleeve. remove cable from rear of speedo and add oil.
2006-07-14 05:32:51 · answer #4 · answered by 351jas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the graphite answer is a good one...basically saying that it sounds like the speedometer cable going on you
2006-07-14 02:47:00 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um...buy a new car.
2006-07-14 02:38:19 · answer #6 · answered by Infinite 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋