Why is my odometer not working on my jalopy?
The most common point of failure is a set of small gears that connect the electric motor to the odometer. They are made from a very soft plastic to ensure noise is not transmitted to the cabin. Over time, they loose teeth which stops them from working. Replacement of the gears is a fairly simple procedure.
Why is the odometer not working on my Mercedes 300SE?
My ‘new’ 300SE suffered from a common problem with Mercedes of that era, a non functional odometer. The mechanical odometer is driven by a small electric motor instead of a traditional speedometer cable and associated gears. This is because the speedometer is electric yet the odometer is mechanical.
Is there a way to repair a W126 odometer?
There are a number of articles on the internet that already cover W126 Odometer repair, however it took me a while to sift through them all. This was one of the best. The most common point of failure is a set of small gears that connect the electric motor to the odometer.
What does it mean when your odometer does not work?
Take a look here. If your speedometer stops registering speed and your odometer does not move as far as registering miles traveled, you also realize that your directional signals do not self cancel, your engine could be running differently and stalling, your problem is more than likely the VSS (vehicle speed sensor) on the transmission.
Where is the speedometer and odometer located?
If both your odometer and speedometer are not working, then it’s likely your speed sensor needs to be replaced. These are easily installed and located near the back of your transmission.
Why does my odometer stop spinning when I hit 200, 000 miles?
The only way you’ll know if your car hits the 200,000 mile mark is by having a functioning odometer. But the plastic gears that turn an analog odometer have a tendency to break, which causes the odometer to stop spinning. The good news is that this is an easy fix, as demonstrated by YouTuber Chris Fix.
What should I do if my odometer is broken?
You need to pull instrument cluster to get at those gears, but it’s not too bad to repair so long as you know what you’re doing. Since you’ve got your cluster out, make sure you remove any dust using compressed air and clean the clear plastic using a microfiber cloth.