Re: Speedometer problems

[tobyp@xxxx]

Kramer - The first thing you should do is to verify that the lower 
speedometer cable is functioning properly. Disconnect it at the 
Lambda counter (under the dash near the pedals), jack the left front 
wheel up, and spin the tire. You should be able to see the cable 
drive spin while the wheel is turning. Another way is to disconnect 
the cable at the angle drive also, and spin the cable by hand to 
verify that the cable is not broken somewhere in the middle. You 
should also inspect the plastic cap at the wheel to make sure that 
the center hole in the little "hub" is still square. They can get 
rounded out, which prevents the cap from driving the angle drive 
input cable. The end cap is also known to spin within the wheel, 
which causes the same problem ... no drive to the angle drive. There 
are fixes for each of these conditions. You can also have a failure 
of the upper speedometer cable that goes from the Lambda counter to 
the speedometer itself, but this is a rare failure mode. We have 
improved lower speedo cables in stock, as well as new plastic caps 
(if replacement is required). The only thing that we can't help you 
with is finding a warm garage to work in!

Toby Peterson
DeLorean Parts Northwest, LLC
www.delorean-parts.com


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Kramer" <jettaman95@xxxx> wrote:
> Dear List,
> Whenever my car gets a problem it gets it at the worst times it 
> seems. I left my car outside when the tempature drop hit Maryland 
and it is now in the 20's. Now my speedometer is not moving at all, 
the mileage doesn't change and no speed is shown. Please tell what I 
can do. I grease the angle drive every oil change and it was working 
fine before the temp drop.
> Has anyone had this problem before? Will I have to replace my 
angle drive again?
> Thanks once again,
> Kramer
> ~10610