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Reset speedometer by Cajun
Started on: 03-24-2017 07:45 AM
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Last post by: Cajun on 03-24-2017 07:16 PM
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Report this Post03-24-2017 07:45 AM Click Here to See the Profile for CajunSend a Private Message to CajunEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
I'm thinking I spun my Speedo a bit when I had a Dakota Digital converter installed after a 4T60 swap. I recently installed the correct type VSS governor unit.

What I'm looking for is tips or tricks to reset my Speedo. I know I will have to remove the instrument cluster, gain access to the Speedo needle, pull and reset.

My question, how to establish where to reinstall the needle? Or is it just trial and error?

Thanks in advance for any feedback.
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When I went in and replaced my speedo and refreshed/repainted the gauges it was a trial and error for me. Before going through the whole process of putting the cluster and pod back together I plugged the gauges back into the harness and turned on the ignition. That way when I pushed the needle back on at the 0 mph mark I had my best guess to where it should rest. I got pretty close too. At 70mph I'm only off by about 1.5 mph. This could also be that I'm running a slightly larger tire on the back.

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Speedo see 0 now but speeds moving is off then Trans Tires VSS and/or speedo board has problems and "resetting" won't help.

You best thing is to scan ECM and see if the numbers when moving are very close say <±2mph or exact.
If good then have VSS gearing and/or tire size problems. (Tire size problem? See my Cave, Gear Ratio )
If numbers don't match then look at speedo

If doesn't see 0mph can try to reset but maybe a bad board.
You likely see same mismatch error w/ scan tool w/ a mess up needle... ecm 0 but speedo say 5 then all speeds should be 5 off.
With a Bad speedo board then an example ecm/speedo 0/3 5/10 20/32 50/65 etc.
Why? Speedo can get bad caps etc like the Tach and needle will not agree w/ ECM scanning data and often faster you go the bigger the error.

If the board is "bad" try to loosen/tighten all plugs and nuts a few times to make sure just not dirt/corrosion. ONLY finger tight for speedo meter nuts. More can wreck the board etc.

Speedo needle only sees 0mph w/ power to the board.
Try to "Reset" the needle w/o that then every try will be very random. (the meter can and will randomly move w/o power. more so when magnets are near by.)
For most,
Put speedo in the car (only need connect the speedo plug) and turn key to run then put needle on speedo.

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Report this Post03-24-2017 07:16 PM Click Here to See the Profile for CajunSend a Private Message to CajunEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
I have tested the board and all appears to be good. Also tested using a signal generator and against two other Fiero Speedos. I'm confident that the Speedo is good just does not read correctly.

Suspect I will start the trial & error process tomorrow.

Thanks for the feedback guys.

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