Removing instrument cluster?
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Removing instrument cluster?
Is there a trick to removing the light switch? And I am assuming I need to remove it to get to the instrument cluster. The wiper switch came off easy enough, not sure about getting it back on, but we'll cross that bridge when we get there... My speedo is making noises and I'm trying to find the cause. Any advice would be much appreciated!
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Is there a trick to removing the light switch? And I am assuming I need to remove it to get to the instrument cluster. The wiper switch came off easy enough, not sure about getting it back on, but we'll cross that bridge when we get there... My speedo is making noises and I'm trying to find the cause. Any advice would be much appreciated!
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Thanks, but I don't think we have the same switch. Definitely no button on mine, maybe a latch of some sort that has to be pried open? There is a small gap on the bezel, the same as the wiper switch, but I've been unsuccessful so far. I'll search on the forum though, thank you.
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Thanks everyone, I got it. Sorry Dorsai, you were correct, the button was under the switch, but there was a button. I was confused as usual, calling a bezel(or ****) a switch! And the **** removes the same as the wiper one. Reps for everyone!
On to the actual problem then, what would cause a scratching noise in the speedo? I've taken it apart and it seems fine, no noise when I turn the needle and it does so smoothly. Is there a gear where the cable connects that needs to be lubricated and if so, will graphite lube suffice, or lithium?
On to the actual problem then, what would cause a scratching noise in the speedo? I've taken it apart and it seems fine, no noise when I turn the needle and it does so smoothly. Is there a gear where the cable connects that needs to be lubricated and if so, will graphite lube suffice, or lithium?
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Look behind the cluster at the cable. Take some needle nose and grab the cable in the center and pull it out. I usually put some wd40 on a rag and wipe the cable down, but you can try different lubes. I would not use anything thick like grease though. Then put the cable back down in the center. Twist it when it's all the way in to make sure it engages back into the tranny gear.
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On to the actual problem then, what would cause a scratching noise in the speedo? I've taken it apart and it seems fine, no noise when I turn the needle and it does so smoothly. Is there a gear where the cable connects that needs to be lubricated and if so, will graphite lube suffice, or lithium?
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Look behind the cluster at the cable. Take some needle nose and grab the cable in the center and pull it out. I usually put some wd40 on a rag and wipe the cable down, but you can try different lubes. I would not use anything thick like grease though. Then put the cable back down in the center. Twist it when it's all the way in to make sure it engages back into the tranny gear.
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In order to remove the cable for inspection you MAY have to remove it from the trans..(easy actually, in my case a 7/16" wrench)..you'll find a gear probably, and when you take the clip off the gear retainer ..you'll get the cable free... I used graphite..but you may need to clean it well first..that may be a real job since someone else may have used grease.
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You said the speedo seems ok, so the cable is the only thing left that turns. Most old cars and trucks do make noise when the weather is cold, and it's usually the old lube being dried out on the cable.
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