Speedo and ODO both quit at drive thru - Cable?
05-30-2007, 05:21 PM
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Speedo and ODO both quit at drive thru - Cable?
So I was at the DQ drivethru today, pulled out and noticed a cop behind me, looked down to check my speed and realized my speedo was not working. Neither is the odometer. The needle was bouncing around a lot at lower speeds which makes me think it is probably the cable. Has anyone else had this issue?
Also, where is a good spot to order a cable, anywhere besides the stealerships?
Also, where is a good spot to order a cable, anywhere besides the stealerships?
05-30-2007, 06:22 PM
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Mercedes benz 1991 300ce(RIP), now an 89 300ce
my needle bounces a lot at lower speeds currently...id say up till 25 or 30 mph, i just ignore it and think of it as my benzo not being happy at low speeds 
05-31-2007, 05:22 PM
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1989300CE(sold),1996Accord,02CBR954
my odometer stopped working on my car monday. I was able to get it working again by pushing in a gear.i have a thread call broken odometer fix with a picture of the gear.
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05-31-2007, 07:54 PM
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1995 E320 SE, 162,000 Miles (Sold)
I'm told the bouncy needle is caused by pulling out the instrument cluster without disconnecting the cable. It apparently puts a kink in the cable. Mine does it, too. Most likely your cable has gone out completely. Here's one link to a new cable.
http://mercedes.thebenzbin.com/?year...ield22222.y=11
http://mercedes.thebenzbin.com/?year...ield22222.y=11
