Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts!

Go Back   Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts! > >
Forgot Password? Join Us!

Welcome to Ford Ranger Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread

  #1  
Old 07-06-2010, 07:49 PM
fishy6301 fishy6301 is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13
Default Broken Speedometer in a '93

I'm new here and my first question is does anyone know how to fix a speedometer that doesn't read, it's had little fits where it would randomly fly all over the place since i got the truck, but a while back it flung all the way around to the bottom of the dash and hasn't moved since, anyone know what the problem could be?
__________________
1993 Ranger 4X4, 4.0, 5 speed
Mods:flowmaster exhaust, alpine deck, pioneer premier 10",JBL amp, pioneer 6X8 4 ways in rear, boston acoustics 6X8 2 ways in doors
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 07-06-2010, 09:34 PM
Johnbaum13 Johnbaum13 is offline
<-----Buzz Killington
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,232
Send a message via Yahoo to Johnbaum13
Default Re: Broken Speedometer in a '93

Loose wire? the speedo is all electronically controlled in the later gen trucks, and something as simple as a loose connection could cause this problem. Also, it could be that the VSS (vehicle speed sensor) has gone bad. Or even the cluster may be bad. A cluster from a junk yard is a pretty cheap option to try if you don't find any loose wires.
__________________
I got my Jesus on the dashboard, but the Devil's under my hood!
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 07-07-2010, 12:40 AM
fishy6301 fishy6301 is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13
Default Re: Broken Speedometer in a '93

thanks, i'll have to tear into it then and see
__________________
1993 Ranger 4X4, 4.0, 5 speed
Mods:flowmaster exhaust, alpine deck, pioneer premier 10",JBL amp, pioneer 6X8 4 ways in rear, boston acoustics 6X8 2 ways in doors
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 07-07-2010, 06:28 AM
RAT Ranger RAT Ranger is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 1,419
Lightbulb Re: Broken Speedometer in a '93

I'd say it's the speed sensor in the chuck (on top the rearend) which reads your speed via the exciter ring on the ring gear or as stated above, check the wirin to that sensor. Very RARE for the speedo itself to go bad. I've got a couple layin around here somewheres, as I use Autometer ones in my trucks.

Let me know if ya need one and I'll dig one up.
__________________
ALL THROTTLE, NO BOTTLE!!!

Daily Driver: 98 Thunderbolt

TOY: Green 94 Pro Street
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 07-07-2010, 11:08 AM
fishy6301 fishy6301 is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13
Default Re: Broken Speedometer in a '93

Thanks, i'll check the wiring sometime today and let you know if it is the speedometer
__________________
1993 Ranger 4X4, 4.0, 5 speed
Mods:flowmaster exhaust, alpine deck, pioneer premier 10",JBL amp, pioneer 6X8 4 ways in rear, boston acoustics 6X8 2 ways in doors
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 07-07-2010, 08:22 PM
fishy6301 fishy6301 is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13
Default Re: Broken Speedometer in a '93

I priced the sensor today, it's cheap enough i'll try replacing it and see what happens
__________________
1993 Ranger 4X4, 4.0, 5 speed
Mods:flowmaster exhaust, alpine deck, pioneer premier 10",JBL amp, pioneer 6X8 4 ways in rear, boston acoustics 6X8 2 ways in doors
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 07-07-2010, 09:09 PM
98rangerxlt 98rangerxlt is offline
Ford Tough
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 303
Default Re: Broken Speedometer in a '93

You have a 93 your speedometer runs off a cable.
__________________
98 ford ranger xlt ex cab 4.0 v6 auto trans
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 07-07-2010, 10:06 PM
jutautodesign jutautodesign is offline
Ranger Drifter/Tuner
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 151
Default Re: Broken Speedometer in a '93

Not sure you need to replace it, just make sure it's all wired in right first. I had the same problem.
__________________
1996 Ranger XLT 4x4 V6 3.0
StreetGlow OPTX Neon Kit | JVC KD-S36 Head Unit | Pioneer TS-A6782R Speakers (Front and Rear) | UnderCover Tonneau | Goodyear Wrangler Tires | Self-Painted Front Grille and Emblem | Self-Painted Interior
Upcoming Mods: Reupholstered Leather Seats, LEDglow LED kits, & more (see avatar for details)
Might sound a bit "Ranger-racist" but I only REALLY like 93-97's.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 07-07-2010, 10:10 PM
fishy6301 fishy6301 is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13
Default Re: Broken Speedometer in a '93

guess i'm just going to have to pull apart the cluster then and take a look and see if the cable came loose from the back, then check the other end
__________________
1993 Ranger 4X4, 4.0, 5 speed
Mods:flowmaster exhaust, alpine deck, pioneer premier 10",JBL amp, pioneer 6X8 4 ways in rear, boston acoustics 6X8 2 ways in doors
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 07-07-2010, 10:49 PM
jutautodesign jutautodesign is offline
Ranger Drifter/Tuner
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 151
Default Re: Broken Speedometer in a '93

just use part of this thread if u need anything to go by:

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/inter...placement.html

it tells you exactly how to get the thing out of there.
__________________
1996 Ranger XLT 4x4 V6 3.0
StreetGlow OPTX Neon Kit | JVC KD-S36 Head Unit | Pioneer TS-A6782R Speakers (Front and Rear) | UnderCover Tonneau | Goodyear Wrangler Tires | Self-Painted Front Grille and Emblem | Self-Painted Interior
Upcoming Mods: Reupholstered Leather Seats, LEDglow LED kits, & more (see avatar for details)
Might sound a bit "Ranger-racist" but I only REALLY like 93-97's.
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 07-08-2010, 11:17 PM
mikesheldon mikesheldon is offline
Banned
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 14
Default Re: Broken Speedometer in a '93

There must be no problem with your speedo meter the gear attached to your speedo gear attached to your tyres must be jamed look for the good mechanic he will solve the gear jam problem.
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 08-18-2010, 11:30 PM
fishy6301 fishy6301 is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13
Default Re: Broken Speedometer in a '93

tore the dash apart, the needle was just stuck, but i changed the clutch, and when i pulled the speed sensor, the gear is worn down, so that could explain my problems
__________________
1993 Ranger 4X4, 4.0, 5 speed
Mods:flowmaster exhaust, alpine deck, pioneer premier 10",JBL amp, pioneer 6X8 4 ways in rear, boston acoustics 6X8 2 ways in doors
Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
gauges, instrument cluster, speedometer

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Parking Break Broken ( Help ) Loki Exterior Tech 2 02-28-2010 12:28 AM
broken grundle General Ford Ranger Discussion 16 02-17-2010 01:46 AM
broken leaf bracket help flatblack Suspension Tech 6 02-08-2010 05:11 AM
Broken Autolock for my 4x4 MetalliKat05 General Tech 0 12-19-2009 01:52 PM
Broken wheel stud brannonmetal Drivetrain Tech 1 11-25-2009 08:25 PM