Erratic speedometer with Dakota SGI-5E
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From: San Antonio, TX
Car: 89 Firebird Formula T-Top
Engine: SP383 FIRST Fuel Injection
Transmission: T56 Tremec Magnum
Axle/Gears: Moser 12 Bolt, 3.42 Eaton Posi
Erratic speedometer with Dakota SGI-5E
After changing the rear end and transmission I needed a way to calibrate my speedometer. The Dakota Speedometer Signal Interface seemed like an easy solution.
When the car is moving, it works fine. I was able to calibrate the speedo pretty easily.
But when I'm at an idle stop, the speedometer needle bounces a bit. Trying to figure out what might be causing this.
Anyone else have experience with this?
Thanks!
When the car is moving, it works fine. I was able to calibrate the speedo pretty easily.
But when I'm at an idle stop, the speedometer needle bounces a bit. Trying to figure out what might be causing this.
Anyone else have experience with this?
Thanks!
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Car: '89 Firebird
Engine: 7.0L
Transmission: T56
Re: Erratic speedometer with Dakota SGI-5E
What output are you using and what dip switch settings? The speedometer can work on multiple settings but some provide better performance than others.
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From: Crawlorado Springs Co
Car: 91 z Clone
Engine: 6.4l LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: s12 3.73
Re: Erratic speedometer with Dakota SGI-5E