1995 Mercury Tracer speedometer

1995 MERCURY TRACER
141,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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STARBLUE7
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Speedometer at first fluttered, then stopped working along with odometer. I put in a new speedometer cable. The odometer now works. the speedmeter barely moves and clicking noise is heard. what is the problem.
thank you
Jan 29, 2010 at 6:13 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

The speedo head has failed, this will be cheaper to replace with a second hand unit than get repaired.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jan 30, 2010 at 8:19 PM
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