SaMMy125 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 (edited) jumpy speedo any ideas any one , is fine when starting off, then more i boot it the worse the speedo needle jumps around been told it could be speedo cable speedo clock return spring (in the clocks)or gear box internals just wondering if any ones had the same problem and what fixed it, as cable is only £10 then the rest go out in price so would rather not waist money cheers Edited June 27, 2007 by SaMMy125 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 It is one of those things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_ov_uk Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 unbalanced wheels cause it to even if their a bit out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosy Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Sounds like diff bearings in the 'box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaMMy125 Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 Sounds like diff bearings in the 'box fcuk that then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluliz Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Sounds like diff bearings in the 'box You what? This problem has been mentioned before and usually is the speedo cable. search "speedo cable" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meekstaaa Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I've had a jumpy needle in the past 3 ford's i've had and my girlfriend has one in her ka. no dead gearboxes or diffs yet... I'm too lazy to try and change the speedo cable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosy Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 no dead gearboxes or diffs yet...I never said it was going to go bang, i meant that MAY BE the diff bearings were worn. They can last like this for years!As for the speedo cable, yes it could be that. Until i put digital clocks in - no twitchiness now!SYTheres a bit missing out of that statement. It should have read, "My analogue speedo was a bit twitchy until i put digital dials in - no more twitchiness!"SY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 He is right.. It is commonly the diff bearings.. however it can also be the speedo cable.. There is a small plastic worm drive that goes into the gearbox that the speedo attaches to.. This can also cause it.. Lots of Shite can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaMMy125 Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 so what ur all sayin is no ones got a fuckin clue cheers all gona change the cable first lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Well.. diagnosis via the internet... ain't all it's cracked up to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosy Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 so what ur all sayin is no ones got a fuckin clue cheers all gona change the cable first lol LOL! Yes, we have an idea or 2! Change the cable first, as its the easiest/cheapest. Make sure the cable you put in isn't rounded off at either end & also its lubricated. SY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Standard Evo Response #1: Change X part, if that doesn't work change Y part, if all else fails change Z. If XYZ fails, sell car but another crapheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nath Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 i changed a set of dials in my mates escort before and it was jump before hand but once the new set was ptut in the needle was a smooth as you like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4ffa Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 i have that on mine its nothing thats gona make your life hell so dont worry about that i just leave mine if it works why brake n i think its t he little plastic bit that leads it onto the gearbox that can wear away if not its the speedo cable the plastic bit on the end that fits into the clock can wear over time so thats why it jumps hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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