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Post by Nathan on May 10, 2005 12:23:41 GMT -5
Hey all,
My 87's speedometer quit, finally. The odometer keeps rolling, but the needle doesnt move. For sure I need a new speedometer. However, these 87s have the speed sensor. Do I have to get one that came off a vehicle with a speed sensor, or are they pretty much universal? And my main concern is the odometer. When I buy another one, will I be able to, per say, hook up a drill to the back of the speedometer, and run it til it matches the mileage it should have? Any input greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Nathan
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Post by 19_Chevelle_69 on May 10, 2005 20:38:05 GMT -5
I believe you will need to replace your bad speedo with one from the same design. This means you'll need to find one with the sensor on it.
As far as the odometer, you can likely use a drill to do the job, but you may find that it will take a while to get it to the correct reading if the mileage is off by a bunch.
I should note here that speedo tampering is illegal, but since you are not "rolling it back" and selling the vehicle as having lower mileage than it really has, I see no issues with it. And also, it's a replacement unit anyways, and you are actually correcting it to show the actual mileage on the truck.
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Post by Gasket on May 29, 2005 22:38:28 GMT -5
I have spent quite a bit of time in the car business, so I'm a little familiar with odometer law. DO NOT "ADJUST" THE MILES on your new odometer! Not even to show the correct miles. I know that you are not planning on doing anything deceptive, but the law is clear on this one. The Federal Odometer Act prohibits tampering in any way with the miles on a car. It also addresses replacement of a broken odometer. According to the act, if an odometer is broken, it cannot be altered when it is being repaired. If an odometer cannot be fixed without being altered, it must be reset to zero. A written notice must then be attached to the vehicle's left door frame that states the mileage before the repair and the date of the repair. You can then add the mileage on the door frame notice to the mileage on the odometer to get the total miles. I have seen this done a few times, and usually a dealership has a "standard" sticker to attach to the door. Most states may require an odometer statement or disclosure on the title as well. Since your vehicle is over 9 years old, some states may not require the odometer disclosure, but I would make sure what your state requires. You can check it on line by doing a search for "Federal Odometer Act", or check out your state's official website. You can also contact your friendly Dept of Transporation. Hope this helps.
--Gasket
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Post by Nathan on Jun 1, 2005 9:50:06 GMT -5
Too late, already done.
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