86 Odometer Not Working

[fetta78]

Any ideas on why my 86 Spider's odometer would not be working? All the other gauges in the pod work except the mileage counter! I really don't want to take it out and send it to Palo Alto unless I'm fairly certain it is in the monopod....

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[Gubi]

If the speedo works but the odometer doesn't, I'm afraid it's Palo Alto time.

[86spider]

If the speedo works and the odo doesn't there could be a couple of reasons, but for several cars that I have had that happen to it always turned out to be a small plastic gear. For all the other cars except for the 86 Spider I was able to purchase the little plastic gear. I couldn't find one anywhere and was about to call Palo Alto when a whole instrument cluster became available to me so I just installed that.

Good Luck,
Wayne

[Duke58]

Sounds like its time to pull the speedo/odo and send to Palo Alto.

You'll be getting a rebate check from the IRS soon, do your share and support the American economy! I plan to drink plenty of beer with my money.

[fetta78]

Good idea duke58!!

Anyone know how the silly thing comes out!!??

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[Duke58]

Remove the trim ring by gently prying off and manipulating the ring to get it away from the steering wheel- it won't break if you don't bend too much. There are three screws holding the speedo/odo to the cluster, remove and pull out part way. Remove the plugs from the cluster and ship to Palo Alto.

[Gubi]

This thread has some pics and details.

How to fix your slow reading speedometer or tachometer on 91-94 Spiders

[maxwedge]

The odometer on my 88 doesn't work either, but as I pointed out in another thread, I have a milage restriction on my insurance so I kinda like it that way.

[fetta78]

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxwedge I have a milage restriction on my insurance so I kinda like it that way.