My speedometer cable is making a high pitched whining noise I unscrewed it from the speedometer because that is were the noise is coming from, I think the skinny cable part which has ridges on it like a file and turns around when I spin the front tire Is were the problem is at. When I screw it on to the speedometer I think it is rubbing on something in there. How do I fix it? Please help.
It has never made this sound before, I just put a new front tire on and soon after is when the noise begun but I don’t see how that could be the reason. If you need further info. please ask and I will tell.
2006-08-11 10:05:13 · 8 answers · asked by me 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
it's getting ready to break, you can try letting lube run down from top, have to remove from speedo, a temp fix, will need new cable soon
2006-08-18 06:22:34 · answer #1 · answered by scruffy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the noise did not occur before you changed the front tire, I would suspect the problem lies there.
1.In the speedo gear that mounts to the tire assembly, there are two little tabs that must be lined up with the two little slots inside the axle slot. These may not be lined up correctly Check that out.
2. The cable itself may not be inserted into the socket on the speedo hub on the wheel all the way. Therefore it may be protuding to far into the speedometer. Check it at the wheel hub for proper depth.
3. Then use a little cable lube on it before reassembly the help it move freely.
2006-08-19 03:50:07 · answer #2 · answered by jeff s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it together again real carefully, and make sure the cable goes into the little square hole in the connector. Check both ends. If it isn't seated properly it will make noise. Your speedo will work, because of the friction, but may not be accurate. Use the lube specified in the owner's manual or engine oil. WD-40 is too light.
2016-03-16 23:56:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you will need to replace the cable. But, there is actually a product made to lubricate the cable, you might just try that first. I believe it is called Cable Lube, and it is made by Dorman Products. Sold in auto parts stores.
2006-08-19 07:53:53 · answer #4 · answered by jmiller 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make a product called Dry Slide. You can get it at any M/C parts house. Shake well and lube the cable...no more problem.
2006-08-19 08:06:59 · answer #5 · answered by gardnerclf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the squeal is pretty loud, huh. you can lube n grease all you want but the outer housing is worn through to ribbing and cable may be separating. puchase both parts and replace em.
2006-08-19 07:08:30 · answer #6 · answered by mnuzak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would try to lubricate it a little bit. it may just be that. use some wd-40 or just regular oil and try to get a few drops in at both ends. it may take a while for it to work its way to the problem area. hope that helps.
2006-08-11 19:37:06 · answer #7 · answered by 51337 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get you a bottle of graphite and take the cable out and rubbed the graphite on it. it will solve your problem.
2006-08-16 04:26:16 · answer #8 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋