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A Smooth Odometer? 850 1995

posted by  N41EF on  Tue Jan 14 15:47 CST 2003
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OK, now that I'm running out of things to fix on my '95 855 GLT na, I noticed while driving home tonight that the odometer and trip meter don't roll smoothly. Like there is somthing sticking, or catching, or needs lube. I can't tell if it is suppossed to roll smothly from tenth mile to tenth, mine makes 3 or 4 jerky motions to change tenth. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks, Chuck.








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    Analog odometer staccato motion 850 1995

    posted by  Haleakala on  Fri Jan 17 02:28 CST 2003
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    I believe the odometer is actually operated by electrical impulses from a sensor, there is no rotating speedometer cable. It is normal for the numbers to move in stepped fashion. It does look cheesy, but I think it has to work this way. Later years went to LCD readout. Also, might have had to be this way because some cars had an option with a trip computer that calculates mileage, etc.








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    A Smooth Odometer? 850 1995

    posted by  Twkenny on  Wed Jan 15 06:52 CST 2003
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    My 96 854 does the same thing....I've learned to ignore it.








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      A Smooth Odometer? 850 1995

      posted by  someone claiming to be HOMER on  Wed Jan 15 08:21 CST 2003 [RELATED]

      Soon it will quit completely-then you can forget about it. Base maint. on annual usage or add a cheap engine clock.








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    A Smooth Odometer? 850 1995

    posted by  someone claiming to be doug on  Wed Jan 15 02:48 CST 2003 [RELATED]


    While your in there roll it back 50k lol

    If your bored you can fix my 850








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    A Smooth Odometer? 850 1995

    posted by  trey on  Tue Jan 14 23:50 CST 2003
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    I know our 240 was like that. I believe it's just the way the plastic gears mesh that turn it. (I had taken it all apart for another reason and lokked at it.) Haven't really paid attention to my wife's 850. Probably the same way.







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