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2011/08/09 16:40:30 (permalink)
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speedo cable

help does any one have any ideas on why i been thru 3 speedo cables in about 2 weeks i have now got no speedo and dont want to put another one in until i find out whats the problem thanks ross
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    Re:speedo cable 2011/08/09 20:08:07 (permalink)
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    What do you mean 'Been through', snapped, shredded one end  ?   Does the speedo work at any stage ?
     
    I used to have problems with a 2 litre where the cable ran too close to the extractors and cooked it, relocated the cable, problem solved.
     
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    Re:speedo cable 2011/08/09 21:37:39 (permalink)
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    I have had issues in the past with speedo cables melting on the extractors too.
     
    Perhaps follow the cable when installed and use cables ties to ensure nothing will interfere with it again.
     
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    Re:speedo cable 2011/08/10 17:10:13 (permalink)
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    thanks for the replys its a 2litre and has been snaping the cables near the gear box  i will try to move the cable when i get one away from the exhaust thanks again ross 
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    Re:speedo cable 2011/08/24 22:21:23 (permalink)
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    Is the engine earthed to the body?
    Melting the speedo cable is common, but not near the box.
    It could be trying to earth out though the cable.

    This happens to accelorator cables on XF Fords.

    What you think about, you bring about.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoPEt3rDSSE
    "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti
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