Speedo correction?

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  1. LilRed93

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    So my speedometer is about 5 mph off. How do I correct it?
     
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    Depends on why it's off and if you have electric or cable speedo (93 is a crossover year).

    If it's due to gearing or tire changes, it's not 5mph off, it's a % off and you'll have to do it in your head or change parts.

    If it's 5mph off whether you're doing 5 or 80, then the needle's shifted on the spindle and you'll have to pull the cluster apart and remove it and put it back on in the correct spot (should just pull off)

    Cable or electric, the rate is set by the gear ratios on the speedometer head. If you have a cable speedo, you have to take the trailhousing off and change the gears. Electric you can do that or get a speedo adapter like this Universal Speedometer Signal Interface
     
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    There is an ajustment on the back of the speedo if I recall??

    phillips screwdriver head ???
     
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    I haven't tore into my dash mainly because its not a huge issue to me. I was just curious to the inquiry. I will fix it in due time.
     
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    the adjustment is for the tachometer.
     
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    I know that one but swear there was another ???? and I threw away all my cluster bits too it not much like may 3 km of adjustment if that found it when I was rolling back speedo's only the cable drive thou

    I just don't remember
     

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