replaced speedo cable and its still not working

[Tercel__jon]

The spedometer itself is good. Ive got a new cable from the L adaptor to the speedo. L adaptor is good. And when i drained the trans i pulled the driven gear, its fine as well. Sticking my finger into the hole the speedo driven gear goes, i can fell the worm gear and can move it freely both directions. I know i have to take the trans apart to fix, at least take the tailshaft off. Has anyone else had this sort of issue?

[marlinh]

Did you actually spin the transmission to see if the gear moves? I would confirm that first.

[larry mcgrath]

You need to make sure that the E-- shaped snap ring that holds the spedo drive gear in the housing is there. this happened to me twice, i went to the dealer and bought a new e--ring for 1.00 ,the ring wears out,breaks ,falls in the trany ,which allows the gear to dis-engage the gear on the main shaft. this drove me Nuts till i figured this out ---- my speedo worked only in 5th gear-- go figure. this e-ring holds the speedo gear in the alunmium housing that bolts into the trany. EVERY one should replace this e-ring in their cars ,this ring just wears thin and breaks. Larry

[Tercel__jon]

Yes marlinh, the gear wasnt trying to turn when I had friends turning the front wheels.

Thanks larry. Ill have to check that better. I pulled it and it seamed fine to me. Guess I need to look closer

[garyfish]

I'm not sure what you mean by the "E-ring"... is it shown in the following parts diagram? (click on the link below... hopefully it'll work)

http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/p_U_198502 ... _3304.html

[larry mcgrath]

I think its the clip --this clip prevents the shaft from sliding up and down in the housing,and dis-engaging with the drive worm gear. I bought 2 of these from the dealer for a couple of bucks Larry

[larry mcgrath]

The part number for the clip from toyota is 90468-12005, this should fix the problem Larry

[Tercel__jon]

Thanks larry. Hopefully sometime this week Ill be able to jack up the back of the car and try to keep all the gear oil from coming out when I check it.