I have a 1997 Toyota Tercel. Intermittently (most often in the early morning), when I accelerate to highway speeds (meaning >35MPH), I hear a very loud buzzing sound from under my dashboard, and the needle on the speedometer goes haywire (rapidly travels from 5MPH to 120MPH and then back again). The performance of the car is otherwise unaffected, but when this happens it's REALLY annoying. Usually, the problem solves itself after about 30 minutes of driving, and doesn't come back for several weeks. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
2007-01-24 10:57:26 · 2 answers · asked by Bill Smith 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Off hand i'd say replace yer spedo cable .. (usually from Xmission to dash but sometimes from a front wheeel) and or regrease it.. secondly.. i'd say the speedo itself needs replaced as the spring isnt quite right..
the righting itself in a few mins makes me say cable & grease.. when it warms up the cable turns freely...
2007-01-24 11:05:57 · answer #1 · answered by darchangel_3 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bad gauge cluster most likely. The buzzing is caused by some type of rev-limiter/warning or speed warning that is set off by going too fast or revving the engine too much. Since the cluster, or part of it, is bad that warning buzzer gets set off when the needle hits the right limit.
2007-01-24 11:05:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋