How To EASILY Fix a Bouncy Speedometer Mercedes W124 W123 W126 W201 W140 W116 W115

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[@iwik84]

Well done Vito! Brilliant. 124 300d failing every day in Scotland for last 34 years 👍

[@arielmiranda9243]

Keep it up man, yesterday i changed a rear diff on a W123, great videos I know you may not have a lot of subscribers but each one is special so real work 👌💯💯

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Thank you for your support! Yeah, I am sad, people barely watch my videos. I try so hard to make good videos. I don't know what I am doing wrong

[@VSB83]

So true man! You are one of the best online!! Keep at it. It’s just a matter of time. Subscribers are increasing.

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Thank you. I really hope

[@paulkasana1908]

Great.Could use a syringe with a big bore needle.Does neat work and delivers grease where you want it.cheers

[@David-di1gs]

This is very helpful, my dads 280e in England has been doing this for 30+ years

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Awesome! Thank you for supporting!

[@AnthonyBoettcher24]

I guess this is next on my 1989 300E! Thanks a lot. So one doesn't have to replace the cable which seems a pain.

[@jefferyjohnson5421]

CONGRATULATIONS. Great job.

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Thank you so much!

[@piemasta93]

Don’t we all know that feeling when you get Something just right! Then something else breaks hahahha

[@oceanfront664]

Great video, nice when things go right! -how were you able to release cable from instrument cluster without stressing cable? On my 92, 300e, the cable will barely, reach for my hand to fit in, but cable on tight, and can not free it up with my fingers! I'm going through the right side of cluster, but can't pull the cluster too far out! Any advice? Thanks!! Love your passion for the classics!

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Hi sir and thank you so much for supporting! It’s a little tricky to disconnect the cable. I had to slightly pull the cluster out. I then disconnected all the electrical connectors just by feeling them. Once that was done, I was able to pull the cluster out even more. Finally, I had to reach my hand in from the LEFT Side of the cluster and unscrew the speedo cable. You can also try disconnecting the speedo cable from underneath the kick panel. Patience is the key here like anywhere else!

[@howtwoacademy5881]

Great content man. Can you make a video regarding w124 wiring harness replacement ?

[@VITOSGARAGE]

As soon as I get a chance, I will☺

[@scotttaylor8811]

Start with one end and just put each part on. Going to need a lift or jack it up with stands. I am a light DIY person. If I can do it you can. If it gets frustrating, go do something else and come back to it when you are not wound up. Good luck.

[@VintageOutboardMan]

My W201 speedometer and odometer stopped working yesterday (both at the same time). Before that it was always working, but the needle did bounce a little bit. Do you think my speedometer cable needs to be replaced or could it be saved by greasing it? Keep up the great videos, I enjoy them :)

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Remove the cluster completely and drive without it. See if the speedometer cable is spinning. If the cable is spinning, the problem is inside the cluster. If the cable isn't spinning, It's probably broken somewhere in the middle (most likely you'll need to replace the cable). And thank you for your support! New videos coming every week☺

[@raymaharaj3555]

Great video , thanks

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Thank you very much and subscribe! I have a lot of videos on my channel!

[@kubapuch4591]

I tried pumping the cable with motor oil then lubricated both ends with white lithium. Didn’t do much, still bounces up until 30-40mph. What can I do?

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Make sure the cable underneath is secured and not flopping around or loose

[@kubapuch4591]

@@VITOSGARAGE I’m going to try zip ties, I’ll report back.

[@xealedd]

My W201 spedometer got the same issue and after i check the plastic gear under the cas is the onr making the problem. Any suggestion on how to find the replacement for it?

[@VITOSGARAGE]

What’s wrong with the plastic gear in the transmission? Is it stripped?

[@xealedd]

@@VITOSGARAGE yes, its maybe stripped

[@xealedd]

@@VITOSGARAGE what should i do to fix this issue?

[@VITOSGARAGE]

@@xealedd if the gear is stripped then the rear cover of the transmission needs to come out to replace the stripped gear

[@VSB83]

Top man! 👍🏽💪🏽👊🏽

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Thank you for watching and supporting!

[@VSB83]

VITO'S GARAGE - always my friend! 👍🏽👊🏽 keep up the great work and content - we all appreciate it. One thing I would love to see is - sunroof seal change.

[@VSB83]

There nothing on KZbin actually showing the rubber seal change. Thanks cannot find anything.

[@VITOSGARAGE]

I will make a video once I get to it. Sometime I will☺

[@azimutnorth8570]

Hi Vito. My speedometer arrow on w126 of 1989 doesn't move before I reach 35 km/h. Any idea about the problem cause?

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Very interesting problem, hmmm. Something is most likely wrong with your speedometer gauge itself because those are electronic gauges. Your W126 doesn’t have a mechanical cable (right?). I think it has a speed sensor on the transmission instead of a mechanical cable. That’s why I think that something is wrong with the gauge itself.

[@azimutnorth8570]

Thanks Vito. My transmission does have a cable. I think I will dismantle an instrument cluster and see if there is sign of wear on it first.

[@VITOSGARAGE]

@@azimutnorth8570 remove the cluster and drive without the cluster. See if the speedometer cable moves once you start driving. If it does move, something is wrong with the speedometer gauge (maybe stripped plastic gears inside or sheared off). If it doesn’t move, the cable might be the problem or the connection going to the transmission. MAKE SURE THAT YOUR OIL PRESSURE GAUGE IS ELECTRIC BEFORE YOU DRIVE WITHOUT THE CLUSTER. BECAUSE IF THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE IS MECHANICAL (LIKE ON W123), YOU WILL HAVE AN OIL SHOWER ONCE YOU START THE CAR!

[@ezshammohamed2388]

Nice steering wheel...

[@DScottDay]

Hi Vito. Did the bouncy cable make a click, click (rising with RPM) before the fix? Mine clicks. W126 1990 SE

[@VITOSGARAGE]

If it’s clicking remove the cable from the cluster and drive as is and see if there’s still noise.

[@christopherk5021]

how to fix your rpm indicator? it seen like not working at all. are they using the same cable to drive the meter?

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Rpms are electronic. Everything is working on this car. In the video I only had the speedometer connected for testing. That’s why it wasn’t working

[@Lol-xl6uo]

Question I have a 93 300se and when I put it in reverse or drive I hear a clunking but the car doesn’t move and if I rev it the clinching might keep going but still doesn’t move

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Something is broken. Either transmission, differential or axle. Lift it up and inspect it

[@ricardomaldini6508]

Will this trick also fix a bouncy fuel gauge needle?

[@VITOSGARAGE]

No. You need to remove the fuel sending unit and clean it from inside, or replace it with new one. That should help with bouncy fuel gauge. If that doesn't help, the problem is in the cluster: either a bad gauge or you may have a bad cluster ground

[@christopherk5021]

can i spray WD40 instead of ATF?

[@VITOSGARAGE]

No. WD-40 sucks comparing to ATF

[@christopherk5021]

@@VITOSGARAGE don't have ATF on hand, can i use engine oil instead if WD40 not recommended?

[@ellahan5022]

Hi bro, I have a question, with my 190E working, either low or high speed，my needle started dancing and swinging a lot，is the cable have is stretched or broken？I want to ask how did you solve it? where can i buy the cable？ Please reply me when you have time, it is very important to me, thank you！

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Hey there. I think the problem with yours is loose cable under the car. The speedometer cable has to be firm, it cannot be loose under the car. Check the cable retainers all the way from the transmission to the firewall. Make sure the cable is retained and not loose

[@ellahan5022]

@@VITOSGARAGE Thank you so much for your reply, I'll go check the cables right now!

[@BobBenz55]

Nice 👍👌

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Thank you. Please check out my other videos and playlists!

[@fritolay8668]

Is wd-40 an alternative for the ATF?

[@VITOSGARAGE]

No. ATF is ten times better and thicker

[@fritolay8668]

@@VITOSGARAGE Thanks for the reply.

[@fritolay8668]

@@VITOSGARAGE thanks it works

[@VITOSGARAGE]

@@fritolay8668 Did you fix your bouncy speedometer? Another thing to make sure is that the speedo cable underneath isn't wobbly. You might have to add a few zip ties so the cable stays steady at all times and doesn't flop around.

[@fritolay8668]

@@VITOSGARAGE Yes it was ok. Thanks

[@Uc9uE3pKsS6uQ]

what year is this car ?

[@VITOSGARAGE]

1994

[@christopherk5021]

driving without fixed the oil pressure guage hose to instrument? your dashboard behind should be alot of engine oil spilled 🤣

[@VITOSGARAGE]

W124s have an electric gauge

[@christopherk5021]

@@VITOSGARAGE i see. that's much easier than W123