Hi, how much trouble is it to get a speedometer for a 1985 Fiero? The car that I am looking at to buy is not working? I am told it's not the cable that is broke.

The Fiero speedometer is electronic. It doesn't use a cable. So I would say your adviser is correct. It can't be the cable.

[This message has been edited by phonedawgz (edited 09-06-2013).]

No fiero has a cable driven speedometer, they are all electronic.
Any fiero speedometer will work in a fiero.
Any aftermarket 4000PPM (pulse per mile) accepting speedometer will work (with some modifications to the electrical system).

If the stock speedometer is not working, there may be a code set and the SES light may be on.

-Dave

Is it a big issue do you think?

quote Originally posted by newfiejeff: Is it a big issue do you think?

That depends on what is wrong.
An unplugged connector? Easy. Just reconnect it.
Bad speedometer? Also rather easy. Just replace it.
Broken wire. Not so easy. You have to FIND the break.
VSS gear with broken teeth? Not very difficult. Just replace the gear. (Be careful removing/installing the VSS as the gear has been known to fall off and end up inside the tranny.)
Gear fallen off the VSS and now somewhere inside the tranny? Rather difficult. Replacing the gear isn't hard. But I don't want that VSS gear inside the tranny. That's the hard part. Having to split the case and get that gear out.
The VSS gear itself in a plastic gear. So having a couple of teeth inside the tranny shouldn't be of much concern. However having the whole gear inside could be. That is why I would split the case to get it out. My choice on that. It may not cause trouble but I'd rather be sure.

[This message has been edited by n7vrz (edited 09-06-2013).]

Is there a pic of this gear and where is this supposed to be placed?

Does your odometer or trip meter work? If so your problem is in the dash.

None of it works