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speedo and temp dont work on the gauge dash

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Offline linx

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speedo and temp dont work on the gauge dash
« on: January 14, 2006, 05:51:57 PM »
any one have any ideas why my speedo and tempo gauges dont work ,  the fuel and rpm work just not the other two  ??? ??? ???

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Re: speedo and temp dont work on the gauge dash
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2006, 06:51:30 PM »
Have you pulled the dash to check the connections in the back? The temp gauge could also be broke up at the sensor on the engine. It attaches with a spade clip and over time can get damaged.
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Re: speedo and temp dont work on the gauge dash
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2006, 07:22:34 PM »
What he said ^

and the speedo cable could be broken,
I know ther aren't electric.

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Re: speedo and temp dont work on the gauge dash
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2006, 08:21:20 PM »
Your speedo cable probably just snapped.  $43 dollars is what it should cost from a dealership.  Its also a pretty easy fix to do.

I have some manual pages with instructions for replacing it, if you want me to send them to you sometime.

Not sure about the temp guage, never had a problem with mine before.  Its probably just a poor connection in the engine bay.


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Re: speedo and temp dont work on the gauge dash
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2006, 09:43:14 PM »
My temp gage died and I thought the speedo went also.  I ended up getting a new cluster, with 45,000 more miles on it.  Then I found out the cable was going bad.  I did not even check the price of one from the dealer, and got one from advanced auto for $26.  I was about a foot longer.  When I put the cluster back into the dash, I did not realize that the cable got kinked.  It lasted about 5 miles.  I tried to find a inner cable part but nound one the right length.  I did find one cheaper at NAPA, but it was still too long.  I re routed things and finally got it to work, but It was a PITA.  Then I found out that the Suzuki dealer sold it for only $43.  In hindsight, the original cable would have been well worth the little extra it cost.  I had heard would be $75 to $100, so that is why I didn't even try it first.  I wish I had kepted the old cluster, but they took it.  I could have gotten the temp gage changed out of the old cluster and had the right mileage still.

I hope that helps.
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Re: speedo and temp dont work on the gauge dash
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2006, 05:40:43 AM »
yea man could you please send me those pages thanks.

um yea i bought a wreck for a few parts and the speedo on my suzi sierra didnt work so i swaped it with the one in the wreck , so yea it has to do with the car not the actual speedos i think .

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