The speedometer is connected to the transmission through a speed sensor, which often derives its information from the vehicle's transmission output shaft. As the transmission shifts gears and the vehicle moves, the sensor detects the rotational speed and sends this data to the speedometer, allowing it to display the current speed. This connection is crucial for accurate speed readings and helps inform the vehicle's performance and fuel efficiency.
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The speedometer cable connection is on the transmission tail shaft housing, drivers side. They went electric (no cable) in 1988 in the trucks.
One of them is behind the instrument cluster and the other is on the side of the transmission. Ray
A manual transaxle requires 2.9 quarts of MERCON automatic transmission fluid. Fill at speedometer cable connection.
It does not have a speedometer gear. The speedometer is electronic and gets its signal from the ABS and transmission computers from the wheel speed and transmission speed sensors.It does not have a speedometer gear. The speedometer is electronic and gets its signal from the ABS and transmission computers from the wheel speed and transmission speed sensors.
Length of cable does not matter, as long as the connection to both instrument cluster and transmission are correct.
To change the speedometer cable on a 1988 Suzuki Samurai, first, disconnect the negative battery terminal for safety. Remove the speedometer cable from the back of the speedometer by unscrewing the retaining nut, then trace the cable back to the transmission and disconnect it there as well. Install the new cable by reversing the removal process, ensuring a secure connection at both the speedometer and transmission ends. Finally, reconnect the battery and test the speedometer to ensure it functions correctly.
On a 1992 Ford Tempo, the speedometer cable is typically located on the transmission. It connects to the transmission's speedometer drive gear and runs up through the firewall to the speedometer in the dashboard. You may need to lift the vehicle for better access to the cable connection at the transmission. Always ensure to check the vehicle's manual or service guide for specific details regarding your model.
The back of the speedometer and the tailshaft of the transmission.
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The speedometer cable connects to the transmission speed sensor with a swivel nut. Simply turn the swivel nut to the right to connect the speedometer cable.