So in the last two weeks my 4runner's (95 3vze) Speedo has gone haywire...like it works, but bounces all over the place...like +/- 10mph...i'm assuming this is a loose ground on either the gauge itself out the sensor...has anybody had this problem and is able to tell me i'm completely wrong/ way it actually is; or if out is the ground on the sensor, where would I find said wire? Thanks y'all
bouncy Speedo
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Sounds like you need a new cable. That's what mine did on my mini before it finally quit working. When I swapped a 22RE in I used the cable and the cluster from the donor and it works fine.
The parts stores all list electronic speed sensors for the '95. Take a look at any electrical connectors attached to your transmission and make sure they are clean and secure, and the wires aren't damaged. If you can identify the sensor where it mounts on the tranny, make sure that it is not loose.
If you don't have any other issues with your dash (like flickering lights, intermittent gauge readings, etc.) then I would put a bad ground low on the list of likely culprits - of course, anything's possible...
If the parts stores are inaccurate (like, there was a mid-year change) then check for the cable (flex shaft, actually) that the others mentioned. It could be loose, or it could be worn out. When the grease inside the cable housing gets old, they tend to "wobble" as you describe. If you're lucky, you can pull out the cable and grease it, but I don't know if Toyota cables are built to be serviced.
Good luck.
If you don't have any other issues with your dash (like flickering lights, intermittent gauge readings, etc.) then I would put a bad ground low on the list of likely culprits - of course, anything's possible...
If the parts stores are inaccurate (like, there was a mid-year change) then check for the cable (flex shaft, actually) that the others mentioned. It could be loose, or it could be worn out. When the grease inside the cable housing gets old, they tend to "wobble" as you describe. If you're lucky, you can pull out the cable and grease it, but I don't know if Toyota cables are built to be serviced.
Good luck.
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JT3VN39W2S0190424 ... Ima go check things out tonight and see what I can find... Thanks for the help so far y'all
I have a sensor driven tachometer and it used to bounce. I never figured out why until the truck had a stalling problem. The electrical plugs going from the harness into the ignition coil were loose and dirty, water was corroding the connections. After I cleaned things up the tachometer stopped bouncing.
Different instrument but the symptom is similar, good luck
Different instrument but the symptom is similar, good luck
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Also the speedometer sensor should be on the transfer case, not transmission.
It's got a cable according to the VIN.
Part# 83710-35490, fits VZN130 from 08-94 to 11-95. $81.52 MUD price and the warehouse has plenty in stock.
Part# 83710-35490, fits VZN130 from 08-94 to 11-95. $81.52 MUD price and the warehouse has plenty in stock.
Having problems with my 87 4runner. Won't downshift to first sometimes (auto) unless I shift it to L. Overdrive off light kept blinking. Finally figured out how to diagnose it. Says I have two bad speed sensors. Haynes manual doesn't tell me where they're located. Do you remember?
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http://tacoma.site40.net/4Runner_90-95_Wiring&Service_Manual/local files/repair.html -sorry for the extremely late reply but i kinda dropped off the yota scene for a while... but for that and any other problems you might have this has been extremely helpful. also according to it the speed sensors are for the abs brakes, not the transmission... hope i was able to help...