phil.c Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Trying to sort out my speedo in my GPW,needle just bounces. Whats the most common problem for this. My cable is a little tight [53"] but looks in good order. Is there anyone in UK who has experience in servicing jeep speedometers? Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripp Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I had the same thing, bouncing speedo for 6 years. Put a new cable in and now runs nice and smooth. Don't know why I waited 6 years:nut: Worth a try for a tenner or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.c Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 Thanks Paul, will try that first and see how it goes. Regards Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 You could try detatching the speedo end and running some light oil down it, or remove it and give it a petrol bath while turning it in a drill to rinse out any crud, then oil it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.c Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 Will give it a go. Would like to keep the cable I have as it looks like an original metal type. Would the inner cable be damaged but not show i.e stretched? Thanks Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 If you take it off from both ends, and turn it by hand, you should feel if there are any tight spots from dirt or kinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.c Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 Good stuff, will do that tomorrow. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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