Noisy speedo head - do they need lube?

tobyd · Jul 16, 2015

Hi,
The S3 speedo in my LR is noisy. I have fitted a new cable and the needle doesnt shake or bounce but does make a noise (loud enough to hear over the engine and other noises!).
Can it be lubricated to make more silent or is it a replacement needed?

Cheers Toby

tottot · Jul 16, 2015

Put some vaseline on mine to shut it up.

honolulujoe · Jul 16, 2015

the needle in my s3 fluctuates wildly at speed, is there a cure?

John S · Jul 16, 2015

Its doing that because the cable and internal drive are worn with too much play. its basically slipping and not keeping up with the road speed hence the fluctuation.You can replace the cable, not hughly expensive, I'd try that first rather than messing with the speedo in the dash.

honolulujoe · Jul 16, 2015

thx, another item on the shopping list

samc88 · Jul 17, 2015

Or just use a sat nav!

Blackburn · Jul 19, 2015

Is the rear drive flange nut correctly tightened?
Drive gear slips if not nipped between the components on the drive shaft.

nongrokal · Jul 25, 2015

Yes the spedo can be noisy, take it out of the dash, be carefull with the two round nuts, remove the glass, and the workings, lubricate the shaft and gears with a light oil,
dont get oil on the disk or magnet. Its simple if you take your time.

tobyd · Jul 25, 2015

Cheers - I'll have a go.

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