Milometer faulty any ideas?

Mineleakstoo · May 18, 2013

I've just realised that every mile I drive only registers as half a mile on the milometers. Is this a common fault and any ideas on how to rectify? Which brings the realisation that my 55000 miler probably isn't but on the bright side I'm only using half the diesel I thought I was

MoorlandBOB · May 18, 2013

at least it works....

Mineleakstoo · May 18, 2013

Ah all received, thx

Retroanaconda · May 18, 2013

Does the speedo show the correct speed?

If so then there's something wrong inside the speedo head most likely. If not then suspect the cable or drive gear inside the transfer box.

ratty · May 18, 2013

Mineleakstoo said:
I've just realised that every mile I drive only registers as half a mile on the milometers. Is this a common fault and any ideas on how to rectify? Which brings the realisation that my 55000 miler probably isn't but on the bright side I'm only using half the diesel I thought I was

Maybe your speedo is using a proxy server?

Mineleakstoo · May 18, 2013

Retroanaconda said:
Does the speedo show the correct speed?

If so then there's something wrong inside the speedo head most likely. If not then suspect the cable or drive gear inside the transfer box.

Thank you Retro yes speedo seems spot on as followed a friend and mph was similar, I take it when you say drive gear it's nothing terminal?

MoorlandBOB · May 18, 2013

Mineleakstoo said:
Thank you Retro yes speedo seems spot on as followed a friend and mph was similar, I take it when you say drive gear it's nothing terminal?

the cable fits into o square hole on the side of t/box these do wear out...
again at the back of the speedo...

Mineleakstoo · May 18, 2013

MoorlandBOB said:
the cable fits into o square hole on the side of t/box these do wear out...
again at the back of the speedo...

Thank you!!! i'll order a cable and see how i get on, wheres the transfer box? i'll follow the cable from there....

timtheenchanteruk · May 18, 2013

if the speed is reading ok, it cannot be the cable, or the drive, it can only be a fault inside the speedo/milometer itself.
if it were a cable/drive fault, the speedo would also be reading 1/2

Mineleakstoo · May 18, 2013

I suppose in theory i could have been doing 140

timtheenchanteruk · May 18, 2013

would pay money to see that.

timtheenchanteruk · May 18, 2013

come to think of it, this isnt you is it??

LAND ROVER V8 DRAG CAR RUNS 8.88 @ 149 MPH AT SYDNEY DRAGWAY 8.9.2012 - YouTube

Mineleakstoo · May 18, 2013

timtheenchanteruk said:
come to think of it, this isnt you is it??

LAND ROVER V8 DRAG CAR RUNS 8.88 @ 149 MPH AT SYDNEY DRAGWAY 8.9.2012 - YouTube

I think not, I don't think I could afford the diesel that thing is using!!!

Oldseadog · May 18, 2013

Depends how good you are with precision hand tools.

It's possible to strip the speedo down and repair it yourself. I have done it with one of mine a long while ago and got all the instructions offn tinterweb.

Mineleakstoo · May 18, 2013

Oldseadog said:
Depends how good you are with precision hand tools.

It's possible to strip the speedo down and repair it yourself. I have done it with one of mine a long while ago and got all the instructions offn tinterweb.

Thank you it sounds like consensus is its the speedo itself I'll defo give it a go I'll just have to get my small tool out!

Oldseadog · May 18, 2013

Mineleakstoo said:
... I'll just have to get my small tool out!

Don't get it caught in the ratchet ... It only turns one way

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