AE92 Speedometer/Odometer Not Working

[Eberle]

A couple days ago my 1991 AE92's Speedometer/Odometer stopped working. I was wondering what the best method would be for diagnosing what the problem is, and what the most likely problems might be.

I noticed in the check engine error codes list that code 42 is for "No SPD Signal". However I am NOT getting a check engine light. Is this is a clue?

Any advice on the best way to tackle this would be very much appreciated.

Thank you.

[REN69]

Change the speedo cable dude, its the first thing that goes on the AE92s.

Ever get the *Weee weee weeeee weeee!!!!* sound from the speedo when its about -10 to -30 C??? that's the speedo cable after freezing.

[Eberle]

Thanks REN69,

I'm in Vancouver so I have not actually had the car in -10 to -30. It never gets that cold here! hahaha

I have never had to take the dash out, got any tips? - I hear it's a pain...

Also, what's your take on new speedo cable versus one from the wreckers?

[freakinbox]

lol I had that sound. just turned the music up

[REN69]

Not sure how much it would be new, but I would rather go that way as one from the wreckers could also be on its way out.

[freakinbox]

particularly since it's a common problem in our cars.

[Liter]

YES the screaming banchee noise. I think mine is on the way out it screams even under like 10 degrees. Let me know if you find any at the wreckers freak

[freakinbox]

I'm not fixing it yet, still works

[retiredat44]

my speedo cabel was a 2 piece and only available fromt he dealer. it was about $35.00 for th part. I think it was the bottom half that broke a few years back. it was easy to replace the bottom half.

1989 Toyota Corolla SR5.

[Eberle]

$35??? wow. the dealer just told me $82 for the speedo cable, and $152 for the speedo head.

[freakinbox]

speedo head?

[SR5_4WD]

if you pay that for a speedo setup, your gettin raped. 35 bucks no more.
my Tracker 4x4's speedo cable went on it, so I crawled underneath and fiddled with it near the transfer case and now it works great!

[Dr.Ma]

So I'm wondering, is there a cheap place to get one of these speedo cables? Also, are there diagrams I can take a look at because I've never taken apart the dash.