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S3norway
| Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2004 - 05:16 am: |
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I have a S3 -98, which I had to change the speedometer cable in April, but now it is blown again (after only 3000 miles). Anyone who knows any reason why this happens. Only bad luck? |
Smadd
| Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2004 - 08:02 am: |
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I just did my first cable replacement on my '98, which had broken after 50,000 miles. I always route the cable as carefully as possible... trying to maintain the most direct route to the speedometer with the fewest turns... definitely no "hard" turns. I probably spend too much time routing it! Also, I regularly lubricated the cable, including the new one I just put in. Other than that.. if the cable is installed correctly and lubricated, I don't have a clue. Could it be a problem with the drive or speedometer momentarily locking up? I've never had either apart, but I would think the drive is a rather simple affair that isn't likely to fail. My guess is bad luck! How many miles did the first one last? Steve |
Lake_bueller
| Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2004 - 09:12 am: |
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I went through 3 cables on my 1998 S3T before finding that my speedo was the problem. Unless you have something to spin the speedo at a high RPM, you may need to find a shop to check the speedo. |
S3norway
| Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2004 - 09:32 am: |
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Smadd; The first one broke after 12.000 miles. It was changed at a shop during servicing, so I hope they lubricated/ routed as recommended... The next one I will change myself. Lake_bueller; What was wrong with the speedo? How did you find this/ fix it? |
Lake_bueller
| Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2004 - 11:19 am: |
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Don't know what was wrong with the speedo. I just deduced that I couldn't go through 3 cables in less than 400 miles. I took the speedo out and had someone attach the insert end of the cable to a high speed drill. When we spun the drill, you could hear "grinding" in the speedo. I just bought a replacement off ebay for $25. |
S3norway
| Posted on Thursday, July 01, 2004 - 02:09 am: |
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Thanks! I'll try one more cable, and if this one doesn't work I will check out the speedo. Can't see how the drive can cause it... |
Dullorb
| Posted on Tuesday, July 06, 2004 - 01:52 pm: |
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Mine just broke after 19k, I have got 21k now and it's working. We'll see if it survives the Newfoundland trip. |
Doughnut
| Posted on Tuesday, December 28, 2004 - 12:03 am: |
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We'll see if it survives the Newfoundland trip. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! |
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