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Just Cruzin Here to Help Posts: 689 (7/1/03 5:43 am ) 210.49.117.132 Reply | Edit | Del All KZN185 - Odometer / Tripmeter Replacement -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Had a great time in the Border Ranges over the weekend, Stopped and parked for lunch in low /low. Reversed back out after lunch and felt a "clunk". Odometer (not the Speed indicator) has now stopped. Any advice on part number/ replacement probs / difficulty etc. Shane Brisbane KZN185 dandownunder Centurion Posts: 461 (7/1/03 6:03 am ) 144.138.75.69 Reply | Edit | Del Re: KZN185 - Odometer Replacement -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shane, a little while after getting out surf we went 4wheel driving and the odometer stopped ! (probably something to do with it being tampered with) so i got a drawing pin, streched this out. then stuck it through the dash hole where you can reset the 100,00km light and just managed to reach the odometer, and push it slightly and it clicked to the next km, from memory i think it was stuck on something like 88,999 so it just needed a hand ? Not sure if the KZN185 has this hole though, so may prove a bit tricky ? I was told it could be the winding mechanicm wich would cost an arm and a leg from Toyota, seems off that yours has stopped after that litte reversing you did ? maybe check around your gears/transfer case for loose connections ? was there much 4wd up on the trip ? cheers Dan. _____________ 1992 SSR-X 2.4 2.5" exhaust 4" Lift 33" M/T and lots more.... www.dandownunder.motorpage.com ---------- Brisbane Just Cruzin Here to Help Posts: 693 (7/1/03 5:28 pm ) 210.49.117.132 Reply | Edit | Del Re: KZN185 - Odometer Cable Replacement -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Dan, Thanx for the info, but there is no small hole on the 185s dash facia. There are heaps of 4wd tracks up in the border ranges but we couldn't see them all. Did a bit around Mt Edwards and also Mt Alford. Very slippery after the recent rains, so couldn't venture into the extreme areas that you like to frequent.. Shane Brisbane KZN185 christo400 Registered User Posts: 10 (7/1/03 10:23 pm ) 139.134.58.153 Reply | Edit | Del odometer cable -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi guys, Shane the 185 dosn't have a speedo cable it uses a transducer (sends a/c current to the speedo head) so I guess a broken cable is out of the question. I would suggest pulling out the instrument cluster and checking all the screws at the rear of the unit as they make contact with the printed circuit . The speedo and odometer will read correct even if you are going backwards!!!! sounds like something has come loose or worst case a dry solder, if the speedo is working the signal must be good .I think it is a small motor that drives the odometer (is the trip meter working ?) I think it uses the same motor. Good luck... Chris Just Cruzin Here to Help Posts: 700 (7/2/03 5:59 am ) 210.49.117.132 Reply | Edit | Del Re: KZN185 - Odometer Cable Replacement -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanx Chris, The Odometer and the Tripmeter have both given up the ghost. I'll check all connections on the weekend. BTW where does the reading come from (transmission?) should I also check connections at the source or, the fact that the speedo is working, rules out that possibility? Shane Brisbane KZN185 christo400 Distinguished Site User (10posts+) Posts: 12 (7/3/03 8:52 am ) 139.134.58.153 Reply | Edit | Del odometer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shane , the speed sensor in the trans sends only one signal to the speedo head that rules out the trans side of things, if you need to remove the speedo unit from the instument cluster carefully remove the front perspex cover and only the screws at the rear of the speedo section and the speedo will come out. Possible that the little motor that drives the odometer isn't working. hope this isn't the case. I suggest if you can't find anything take it to a speedo repair specialist while its removed. Usually its a poor solder or loose connection!! Ive fixed many of these problems working in a dealership mainly VW rubbish. Good luck and take your time. Just Cruzin Here to Help Posts: 860 (9/1/03 6:09 am ) 210.49.117.132 Reply | Edit | Del Re: KZN185 - Odometer Cable Replacement -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thought I would give an update on the problem, It turned out to be the little motor that trips the Odometer and Trip meter. There are four mounting screws on the reverse side behind the meters (there are also 2 more off to one side). I got a few other speedo head units (Thanx to Russ @ Whites4WD and Maurice @ All State Autos) for parts to be used by Brisbane Car & Truck Instruments. Placement of the Ground and Ignition mounting screws are critical, ie they must be the same as what was originally in my speedo unit. The 98 Prado head has them switched over. (could not use) The LN130 was the same as mine The VZN185 was the same as mine (note: cannot use petrol "tacho parts" in diesel speedo head but everything else ok) Speedo heads range from $150 to $220. Brisbane Car & Truck Instruments replaced the item in 2 hours for $50. (original quote was $93.50 which included reapir of speedo) Shane - Brisbane KZN185 BradL Registered User Posts: 6 (9/1/03 8:21 am ) 202.14.22.3 Reply | Edit | Del Speedo Connection -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where exactly is the plug for the speedo connection on the transmission? chocyman Centurion Posts: 150 (9/1/03 8:38 pm ) 144.136.227.177 Reply | Edit | Del Re: KZN185 - Odometer / Tripmeter Replacement -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey Shane. I had the exact same problem not long ago. I was driving along and suddenly the speedo needle just dropped!!I tried to fix the speedo (as like your the stepper motor behind the speedo had burn out) but really I think you`ll find youve done the best thing and replace it. I tried re-soldering the hair thin wires and all that, I even got it semi-working (it went from zero to sixty in 2 seconds!!..just didnt show much else in- between). Mine cost me $100 from an import place in perth, its got 80K on it, so Ive just documented it so the next owner (if there is one). Least its fixed, and by the sounds of things at not too bad-a-price either. If you need any help, just give me a shout. P.S the plugs for the speedo are located at the top of the instrument cluster. If you tilt the steering column down and undo all the damn screws, you can remove the instrument cluster and just reach behind it to depress the clips and the plugs come out. Electrical connection to the speedo itself is via screws and the electrical membrane behind the instrument cluster. As Shane has mentioned, the right holes and a good connection is important. Andrew
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