What kind of speedometer does a Silverado Sierra have?
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Why is the speedometer on my Chevy truck not working?
Inaccurate readings after changes to your Chevy: This is common with truck and SUV owners who change their wheels and tires, but can also happen if the wheel/tire combo is changed on a car. Larger combos, or those with different dimensions, will cause an inaccurate reading and the speedometer must be re-calibrated to regain accuracy.
Where does the signal come from on a speedometer?
A signal originates from a driven gear that meshes with the transmission tail shaft. This set up rotates a flexible metal core inside of a speedometer cable, which in turn, connects to the back of the speedometer head mounted in the instrument cluster . The faster the tail shaft spins the higher the reading on the dashboard.
Why is my speedometer so far off the speed limit?
As mentioned above, another common problem is the calibration of the reading. Sometimes owners don’t find out just how far off a speedometer is until they’re driving down the highway at 55 MPH and receive a speeding ticket for traveling 10 MPH over the limit.
Why is my speedometer stuck on my GM Silverado?
This section will outline all the most common problems that have been identified. The most common instrument cluster problem seen on the 03-06 GMs is faulty analog gauges. This is usually the first gauge problem the vehicle owner sees and is experienced as a stuck, sticky or jumpy gauge needle.
Can a Chevy Silverado 1500 qualify for dr.speedometer?
Unfortunately, not many Chevy Silverados qualify these days. Fortunately, at Dr. Speedometer, we have taken what we learned from our own experience to help out other GM owners. In fact, it was a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 that inspired Fred, the founder and main mechanic here, to start servicing GM instrument clusters in the first place!
Where is the speedometer on a Chevy Tahoe?
It is mounted on the tailshaft of the transmission and is held it with one small 8 mm bolt. Your speedometer wont work right and it will probably shift wrong or wont shift at all because the transmission relies on the speed signal to know when to shift. The tahoe/yukon use the 4l60e transmission. Was this answer helpful?
Are there any problems with the speedometer on a vintage car?
Fortunately, problems with mechanically operated speedometers can often be resolved with a little effort. Here we’ll talk about how they work and common problems on vintage automobiles.