Speedo problems
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Speedo problems
I have been having issues with my speedometer bouncing while driving. First of all my speedo is registering about 15 mph slower than it should be. On top of that it bounces around. I also recently noticed my odometer is substantially off. I replaced the speedometer cable hoping it would help but I see no change. Is this likely because of old faulty gauges or is there something else that could be causing my issues? Thanks for any help.
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Taller gearing will change the reading. You can get a new gear from Ford or a speedometer company. I have used Tacoma Speedometer a few times with good results.
Here's a calculator for which gear you need
Speedometer Gear Calculator and Charts - TCI® Auto
One of the Ford parts guys should be able to translate tooth count into the color scheme that Ford used.
Here's a calculator for which gear you need
Speedometer Gear Calculator and Charts - TCI® Auto
One of the Ford parts guys should be able to translate tooth count into the color scheme that Ford used.
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I have been having issues with my speedometer bouncing while driving. First of all my speedo is registering about 15 mph slower than it should be. On top of that it bounces around. I also recently noticed my odometer is substantially off. I replaced the speedometer cable hoping it would help but I see no change. Is this likely because of old faulty gauges or is there something else that could be causing my issues? Thanks for any help.
On the "driven" gear, while you have that cable out of the tranny look at the color or count the number of teeth that gear is for me. And 4X4, A/T, or M/T? Each tooth equals 3-5 MPH. So it sounds like you need a driven gear with 4 less teeth than you have now.
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