Speedometer cable questions
#1
Full Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Grand Junction Colorado
Posts: 190
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Speedometer cable questions
So the speedometer cable in my car is catching probably broke. the speedometer reads zero except when I go over 80 then it just hovers at some wrong lower speed. some times it wont even do that. Mazdatrix lists the cable as NLA. Will a second gen cable work. what are my options?
thanks,
thanks,
#2
Function > Form
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: College Station, TX
Posts: 330
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I don't know if a second get cable would work, I'd imagine the only difference would be the actual length. I know most speedometer cables are very similar among Mazda of the era. You might try looking at a local you-pull-it junkyard, it's not a hard part to remove or install, and I doubt it'd be expensive.
#6
Moderator
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: https://www2.mazda.com/en/100th/
Posts: 30,847
Received 2,606 Likes
on
1,849 Posts
FC cable is the same, except longer (probably, ive never actually compared).
i'll second the make sure its plugged in, they like to pop out
i'll second the make sure its plugged in, they like to pop out
#7
Rotary Freak
iTrader: (3)
If the cable turns out to be connected to the speedometer under the dash the next thing to look at are the speedometer gears in the transmission tails shaft. They are made of plastic and can wear out. Pull out the driven gear - the one on the end of the speedometer cable and inspect it. It should be straight, no missing teeth and not worn in the middle. The drive gear - the one on the tail shaft - should also not feel worn and should not slip on the shaft.
A speedometer shop can make you a new cable and housing to length to fit your car. Google Speedometer shops.
A speedometer shop can make you a new cable and housing to length to fit your car. Google Speedometer shops.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Nosferatu
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
7
09-05-15 02:13 PM