88 Honda Accord Spedometer Cable

1988 HONDA ACCORD
300,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CGODEMANN
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How do you install a speedometer cable in the instrument cluster on a 1988 Honda Accord? My boyfriend took the old one out and didn't remember how it went back, but was able to install the other end of the cable fine. A diagram would be very helpful!
Jan 29, 2011 at 4:21 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Sorry there are no diagrams available.

Route the speedometer from outside but do not plug in first. Ensure the cable is installed is as straight a position as possible with minimal sharp turns. Plug in cable to neter cluster and gently pull the cable from oustde to remove any excessive slack in the cable.
Jan 30, 2011 at 5:44 AM
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CGODEMANN
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Thanks for your fast response! The problem is that he can't find exactly where the cable plugs in. He even took it to a mechanic that couldn't tell him anything. Do you have any specific information on where exactly the cable plugs in to??
Jan 30, 2011 at 4:59 PM
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KHLOW2008
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The cable is plugged into rear of meter cluster, there should be a protrusion for the cable. The other end is plugged into the transaxle, near the firewall, under the manifold.
Jan 31, 2011 at 5:59 AM
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