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Speedometer - Accuracy Problems

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BULLETIN NO. 369


DATE: December, 1989
SUBJECT: SPEEDOMETER ACCURACY PROBLEMS

MODELS: 1989 405 SEDANS 1990 405 SPORTSWAGONS

COMPLAINT:

Speedometer registers slightly higher than actual vehicle speed. A typical customer complaint might be "at 64-65 MPH indicated on the speedometer, the actual vehicle speed is only 60 MPH."

If you should encounter a complaint of this nature, proceed as follows:

1. Verify speedometer accuracy between the measured mile markers that are visible on all major highways. Remember that at a constant speed of 60 MPH it takes 60 seconds to travel one mile. To accurately know the true speed over a measured mile for ally time taken, while maintaining a constant speed, use the following simple formula:


3600 divided by time in secs. over a measured mile = True speed in MPH


Examples: 1. 3600 divided by 72 secs. = 50 MPH

2. 3600 divided by 60 secs. = 60 MPH


2. If the indicated speed (MPH) is more than 5% higher than the actual vehicle speed, install a 20-tooth speedo driven pinion.


PART REQUIRED: 20-tooth Speedo Driven Pinion P/N 2649.13 (white color code)

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

- Remove speedo cable end by pulling out the rubber lock pin and plastic drive housing (11 mm hold-down bolt) from transmission
- Remove and replace speedometer driven gear using P/N 2649.13 for replacement
- Reinstall cable end into speedometer gear and plastic housing; it may be necessary to rotate gear slightly for easier engagement into cable. DO NOT FORCE PIECES TOGETHER.
- Reinstall assembly into transmission, being careful not to separate any of the parts. Do not force the assembly to seat onto the transmission.
- Reinstall rubber locking pin and drive housing hold-down bolt.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Damage Code: 2649.04
Operation Number: 26001A
Time Allowance: 0080 hours including road test

THIS OPERATION IS ONLY TO BE PERFORMED UPON CUSTOMER COMPLATNT OF SPEEDOMETER ACCURACY PROBLEM.