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- 02-19 01:58 AM #1TCGuest
97 Tacoma Speedometer
Today at 0 degrees F I heard the speedometer making noise. Under
30mph it was a churning noise, over 30mph it became a horrendous
constant screech. There was no wavering of the needle. At warmer
temperatures, it is perfectly quiet.
Anyone else have this problem?
Is a new gauge needed or just some lube or is it a replaceable part of
the speedometer gauge that may be failing? Thanks.
Tom
- 02-19 03:18 AM #2DanGuest
Re: 97 Tacoma Speedometer
- 02-19 11:13 PM #3TCGuest
Re: 97 Tacoma Speedometer
Seriously? You're telling me Tacoma speedos s**t the bed after
80-100k and too many people have needed to do this replacement
already? I'll never understand things like this about auto
manufacturers. Why do they feel like they need to reinvent the wheel?
What is the important reason to redesign something as simple and
proven as a speedo. only to wind up making a new pile of crap that
doesn't last?
Tom
On Wed, 18 Feb 2004 21:18:31 -0700, "Dan G" <com> wrote:
- 02-20 02:36 AM #4DanGuest
Re: 97 Tacoma Speedometer
The speedo cable, that is.
Also the starter and the blower motor, they're cutting lots of corners these
days.
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- 02-26 03:04 AM #5SteveGuest
Re: 97 Tacoma Speedometer
My 97 Tacoma speedometer has the exact same noise problem you
describe. Note: there is no cable, it is an electric/electronic
speedo in this model. Steve
On Wed, 18 Feb 2004 21:58:16 -0500, TC <> wrote:
- 02-26 11:14 PM #6TCGuest
Re: 97 Tacoma Speedometer
If it is an electronic gauge, then it IS the gauge that is at fault,
which is probably not cheap to replace. How long has yours been doing
it? Does it only do it at cold temperatures? Did it get worse over
time? I'd like to hear anything about it you can tell me since I just
got this truck. Thanks.
Tom
On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 04:04:36 GMT, Steve <net> wrote:
- 02-27 12:26 AM #7DanGuest
Re: 97 Tacoma Speedometer
There are both types in the '97, depending on your trim package. The
mechanical gauge bundle is more common.
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- 03-07 10:07 PM #8SteveGuest
Re: 97 Tacoma Speedometer
TC, RE: Speedometer: Truck has about 85K miles. The noise started
at about 75K and is progressively getting worse. Again, it is very
noisy in cold weather, like when I start up in the morning when it is
below 30 degrees. After driving a while it slows down and nearly
stops, but not completely. These last few days it has been warmer
(about 65 degrees) and I can still hear the noise slightly.
Steve
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