when im going down the street in the Rex my odometer doesn't say what speed im going at it just sits on 0 anyone know how i can fix this please give me a detailed instructions on how to fix this thanks

 

have you made sure the speedometer cable is hooked up right?
sometimes they will slip out

 

no where do i look for the odometer cable at?

 

im sorry, i just have to make some sort of smart *** answer on this one

if your "odometer" was saying how fast you are going then you would have some real problems

odometer=total miles

 

well what ever my techometer thanks for correcting me on that one

 

Odometer = Distance traveled
Speedometer = Current speed
Tachometer = Engine speed (RPM)
Funometer = Smiles per posting!

 

well, first start at transmission to make sure it is still there to begin w/
then pull guage cluster out and the speedometer cable plugs into the back of the speedometer

 

thanks im kinda new to the engine world im trying to learn as much as i can....now my speedometer just sits on zero while i am moving does anyone have any idea where the cable is so i can fix it???

 

One end of the cable is directly behind (actually in front of) the center of your speedo. It is a little hard to get to.
The other end is fastened to the bottom of your transmission, sort of the way a garden hose fastens.
I strongly suggest you get a shop manual for your car. Try EBay.
Also a basic course in auto mechanics at your local adult education center would be very valuable, AND fun!

 

good idea

 

lippy guys eh? Well i just put a new instrument cluster in. And you have to take off quite a bit of **** to get in behind that Cluster, but if you have bumped the car...just check it out and see if the wires are still connected. Or! the Cluster might have F***** up so check those. hit me back

 

aight

 

Has this always said zero or has it only just happened recently. My speedo drive gear in the gearbox broke and the speedo didn't work.
This is a little plastic gear inside the side of the gearbox that connects to the speedo cable and turns with the rear wheels. (I'm not sure what they call it in the states)

This may cause the gearbox oil to drip out so be prepared for that.

Look under the car and you will see the speedo cable going to one side near the back of the gearbox. Jack the car up on this side and use car stands (you might be able to get to it on the ground if you're really skinny). Turn the fitting at the end of the cable and twist off the fitting (works like a thread). use a spanner and take the drive gear out and look at it. If it is broken some of the teeth will be damaged. Get a new one and replace.




DO NOT DRIVE WITHOUT REPLACING THIS GEAR (You can put it back in place even if it is broken), AND YOU NEED TO FILL THE GEARBOX WITH OIL IF ANY DRAINS OUT.



If you are really unsure, don't pull the dash apart, and take it down to a workshop (any old one you trust will do) or get a mate and get them to check the gear. Pulling the dash apart is a last resort.


In my opinion it wouldn't cost that much to get a garage to do it. But if the speedo drive gear is OK then don't let them loose on the dash.