my speedometer started squeaking all of a sudden.
as i am driving, when i hit 25 mph, it starts squeaking rhythmically, regardless of vehicle speed or engine speed.
it continues from 25 mph to over 70 mph.
under 25 it is silent, and starts abruptly at 25.

the squeaks sound like, well, squeaks, and happen at about 2-3 times per second.
like i said, its very consistent, and does not vary at all with vehicle or engine speed.

it started a few days ago with no warning of any kind.

i took the plastic plate off the gauges, and found that there is a noticeable pulse in the speedometer. it varies about 2 mph up and down in rhythm with the squeaks, and if i put my finger on the speedometer, the squeaking stops, and i feel it pulsing.

its pretty loud, and i can hear it over the radio (turned to 40) and the road noise and wind noise with the windows down on the highway.

help me.
i think i may go crazy.
i have to drive 30 minutes every day to work in this racket lol.

 

I'd lubricate the speedometer internals with sillicone or some other good lubricant (NOT wd-40). I'd also spray some down the cable and let it penetrate with gravity.

Hope this helps.
Lou

 

Lou's right.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...eedo-woes.html

JamesC

 

James, you realize I'm married and you can't say that, right?

Lou

 

Sorry, I was hoping that someone had faired better than me--after 40 years with the same old gal!

JamesC

 

JamesC , is there anything on 3rd gens that you do not have a good knowledge of ? you have done so very much research that i am amazed . oh well , i quess you young kids have time to do that stuff . congrats on the 40+ . wish i could say the same , being retired military , oh well .

 

like what?
graphite powder?
lithium grease?
thats about all i have on hand at the moment.

 

The link mentions what you need.

Hey, Uncle, you're giving me more credit than I deserve (just being respectful of my elders with that statement )

JamesC