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Old 05-16-2012, 04:18 PM   #13
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Default Re: Speedometer Bouncing Back and Fourth

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Originally Posted by meteorgray View Post
I also have the same problem. The speedometer reads fine in 1st or 2nd gear, but when its in 3rd it bounces back and forth. If it is the cable wouldn't it bounce all the time? the cable seems free and easy to turn. What is the easiest way to lubricate the cable?
Typically it will bounce intermittently with a bad cable. The best (not necessarily the easiest) way is to pull the cable out of the housing and cover it well with a good graphite or speedo grease. Regular grease will last for a while, but can get thrown to the side and harden.
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