Help My Speedo doesn't work

Lowbwan · 09-10-2014, 08:36 PM

My speedo has a bad habit of stopping just when I need it most. The problem seems intermittent and random. I checked the connections used contact cleaner when I put them back together. I tried replacing the sensor but that has not stopped the problem. Has anybody else had this problem? Any suggestions on how to fix or where to look next.

**ringadingh** · 09-10-2014, 08:47 PM

Are your self cancelling turn signals still working? If not the problem is in the speedo unit itself and needs to be replaced, as there is no way to repair them, at least not in Canada.

Lowbwan · 09-11-2014, 06:11 AM

The turn signals still seem to work. I haven't found any place that would offer to repair the unit here in the lower 48 either.

**ringadingh** · 09-11-2014, 09:04 AM

What I meant by working is will the signals shut off by themselves after a few seconds or just stay on until you slide the switch over.

VulcanE · 09-11-2014, 03:50 PM

If you have a service manual, back in the electrical section, it tells how to check what it calls "the meter", which is the speedo. A few years ago, mine started acting similar to yours (I also change my speed sensor too). I ended up having to replace my speedo. Sometimes you can find one on ebay. One from an '03-08 1600 Classic, or '05-08 1600 Nomad will work. Here's a few..........

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...meter&_sacat=0

Lowbwan · 09-13-2014, 07:48 AM

Yes it looks like I am going to need to replace the "meter". Thanks everyone for your input.

Kybenz · 09-13-2014, 08:17 AM

First off, are you having ANY other electrical issues? There is a big ground junction connector under the seat. One of the first indications of failure usually manifests as a speedo problem. In my case the speedo would not work and then if I pulled in the clutch lever the gauge would move as if it was a tachometer. Easy enough check and might just save you from buying a speedometer you don't need.
http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=39127
Check out this thread, burning smell wasn't the connector but lots of good pics of its location.

Kybenz · 09-13-2014, 08:19 AM

I'm curious, how many on here have had speedometers fail. Is this common?

radco · 09-13-2014, 09:06 AM

Interesting thread will like to know what the final outcome is, A short or bad Speedometer!
The only fail I have had with the Speedo is when I wear one :o ,,

VulcanE · 09-13-2014, 04:40 PM

To my knowledge, I'm the only one who has had to replace the speedo, could be wrong though.

paul · 09-13-2014, 06:04 PM

Loose Weight?

**cnc** · 09-14-2014, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by radco

Interesting thread will like to know what the final outcome is, A short or bad Speedometer!
The only fail I have had with the Speedo is when I wear one :o ,,

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Originally Posted by paul

Loose Weight?

I would say when your speedo looks like a thong then yes it is time to diet or go hang out at Walmart.

**ringadingh** · 09-14-2014, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by radco

The only fail I have had with the Speedo is when I wear one :o ,,

Jgrazjgraz · 08-14-2022, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

What I meant by working is will the signals shut off by themselves after a few seconds or just stay on until you slide the switch over.

Hi Im having issues with my speedometer not working, but i also noticed by auto signals arent working as you said here.. what could be the problem

ThanksJgraz

Skeeter05 · 08-19-2022, 06:44 PM

I have a weird issue where my tripometer is correct according to Google maps, but my odometer reads less miles. The speedo and everything else works perfectly

09-10-2014, 08:36 PM	#1
Lowbwan Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: North Webster, Indiana Posts: 18	Help My Speedo doesn't work My speedo has a bad habit of stopping just when I need it most. The problem seems intermittent and random. I checked the connections used contact cleaner when I put them back together. I tried replacing the sensor but that has not stopped the problem. Has anybody else had this problem? Any suggestions on how to fix or where to look next. __________________ Low B 08 Nomad VBA# 02640 If you'er not living on the edge...You'er taking too much space. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-10-2014, 08:47 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Are your self cancelling turn signals still working? If not the problem is in the speedo unit itself and needs to be replaced, as there is no way to repair them, at least not in Canada. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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09-11-2014, 06:11 AM	#3
Lowbwan Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: North Webster, Indiana Posts: 18	The turn signals still seem to work. I haven't found any place that would offer to repair the unit here in the lower 48 either. __________________ Low B 08 Nomad VBA# 02640 If you'er not living on the edge...You'er taking too much space.
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09-11-2014, 09:04 AM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	What I meant by working is will the signals shut off by themselves after a few seconds or just stay on until you slide the switch over. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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09-11-2014, 03:50 PM	#5
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	If you have a service manual, back in the electrical section, it tells how to check what it calls "the meter", which is the speedo. A few years ago, mine started acting similar to yours (I also change my speed sensor too). I ended up having to replace my speedo. Sometimes you can find one on ebay. One from an '03-08 1600 Classic, or '05-08 1600 Nomad will work. Here's a few.......... http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...meter&_sacat=0 __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-13-2014, 07:48 AM	#6
Lowbwan Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: North Webster, Indiana Posts: 18	Yes it looks like I am going to need to replace the "meter". Thanks everyone for your input. __________________ Low B 08 Nomad VBA# 02640 If you'er not living on the edge...You'er taking too much space.
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09-13-2014, 08:17 AM	#7
Kybenz Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wilder, Ky Posts: 188	First off, are you having ANY other electrical issues? There is a big ground junction connector under the seat. One of the first indications of failure usually manifests as a speedo problem. In my case the speedo would not work and then if I pulled in the clutch lever the gauge would move as if it was a tachometer. Easy enough check and might just save you from buying a speedometer you don't need. http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=39127 Check out this thread, burning smell wasn't the connector but lots of good pics of its location. __________________ 2005 1600 Classic, V&H Bigshots, Chucksters' Air kit Cobra Fi2000r ,Fire & Steel light bar,Cobra freeway bars, Kuryakyn highway pegs,Kuryakyn pedal covers,Barons 7 LED tachometer, Chucksters' 2" risers, Kuryakyn RTB controller, Kuryakyn grips, heel and toe covers. Galfer S.S. braided lines.
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09-13-2014, 08:19 AM	#8
Kybenz Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wilder, Ky Posts: 188	I'm curious, how many on here have had speedometers fail. Is this common? __________________ 2005 1600 Classic, V&H Bigshots, Chucksters' Air kit Cobra Fi2000r ,Fire & Steel light bar,Cobra freeway bars, Kuryakyn highway pegs,Kuryakyn pedal covers,Barons 7 LED tachometer, Chucksters' 2" risers, Kuryakyn RTB controller, Kuryakyn grips, heel and toe covers. Galfer S.S. braided lines.
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09-13-2014, 09:06 AM	#9
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	Interesting thread will like to know what the final outcome is, A short or bad Speedometer! The only fail I have had with the Speedo is when I wear one :o ,, __________________
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09-13-2014, 04:40 PM	#10
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	To my knowledge, I'm the only one who has had to replace the speedo, could be wrong though. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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09-13-2014, 06:04 PM	#11
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	Loose Weight? __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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08-19-2022, 06:44 PM	#15
Skeeter05 Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 13	I have a weird issue where my tripometer is correct according to Google maps, but my odometer reads less miles. The speedo and everything else works perfectly
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