Speedometer has stopped working

1992 TOYOTA PICKUP
165,875 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JKRONOH
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The speedometer of a 1992 Toyota Hilux Pickup,2Y YN 85,has stopped working. It's a drive cable.How do I go about it?
May 16, 2011 at 9:39 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Disconnect the cable from the transmission end and tug at the inner cable. If only part of the inner cable comes out, it is broken and the cable assy has to be replaced. Note the routing before removing the cable so that you can reinstall it correctly.
May 16, 2011 at 2:02 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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You can still get these cables from Toyota.
May 17, 2011 at 12:11 PM
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