Shift Indicator
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From: Cochranville, PA
Sounds like the cable is broken or disconnected. I through up some pics for you. If you have to change it, it is not too difficult a job.
Cluster removed: (I use a 1/4 nut driver to removed the 2 screws holding the indicator to the guage assembly:
This is the end that connects under the sterring column cover (only 1 screw to remove the column cover:
This is the back of the shift indicator:
Hope this helps. Sometimes the plastic tubing that the small wire runs through cracks up too.
Cluster removed: (I use a 1/4 nut driver to removed the 2 screws holding the indicator to the guage assembly:
This is the end that connects under the sterring column cover (only 1 screw to remove the column cover:
This is the back of the shift indicator:
Hope this helps. Sometimes the plastic tubing that the small wire runs through cracks up too.
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From: Wagener, SC
Anyone know where to get this cable? I just had to replace the steering column for my 1985 F150, and the shift indicator cable tubing cracked in two places. Needless to say, it don't work any longer. I went to NPD, but their catalog doesn't list the cable.
Any leads on this part??
Any leads on this part??
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Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Northern California
Ford may have some NOS (new old stock) for that cable. Contact Member Numberdummy and he can check for you. Never hurt to check.
I've seen people makeshift their own cable and tubing before.
I've seen people makeshift their own cable and tubing before.
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From: Mexia, TX
I wonder if the hard plastic emissions tubing that they sell at auto parts stores would work? It's a similar diameter, it's hollow inside (of course), and it's flexible.
I think I'll pick some up sometime and see if I can fix my old C6 indicator. I have an AOD one that doesn't work any better, since my tach cluster is out of an AOD truck.
I think I'll pick some up sometime and see if I can fix my old C6 indicator. I have an AOD one that doesn't work any better, since my tach cluster is out of an AOD truck.
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From: Texas
Im currently trying to remove the cluster right now. Im stuck on how to get this cable to release. am i supposed to remove it from the rear of the cluster? or from the steering column. i just trying to trouble shoot the cluster not the cable itself.
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BTW: I scored one for an AOD truck, but I have a C6. Anyone want to trade? It has to work though.
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