Odometer Troubles - Z31 Performance

TurboZcaR

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#1

Odometer Troubles

03-07-2013, 10:27 AM

Ok so basically Im trying to figure out what would cause my odometer to not work anymore, PO had already removed cruise control so I have never got the chance to mess with it. I have never removed the dash either, is this something I can fix without having to remove the dash?

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i r teh noobz

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#2

03-07-2013, 07:25 PM

Odometers are usually driven internally by the speedometer. Cluster will have to come apart. Its pretty easy to get out.

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TearingRaven

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#3

03-07-2013, 08:00 PM

Yeah the internal motor burns out. Common problem…

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Originally posted by Tempestas

Well, one of the t-tops wasn't latched real well… God only knows where that t-top flew off to at 150+ mph. Didn't scratch the car or anything, just a boom and it was gone. I sure as hell didn't stop to see where it went. I didn't see any stories on the news… so that's a plus.
TurboZcaR

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#4

04-16-2013, 02:00 PM

TearingRaven;320530 wrote: Yeah the internal motor burns out. Common problem…

So it should be pretty obvious when I take out the cluster?

1985 300ZX Turbo- Wrecked R.I.P.
-Stock
04/87 300zx Turbo GLL- Project Car/Daily
-Built Heads, Cams, HX35....etc.
2007 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab w/Hemi- SOLD
-Banks Full 3in Exhaust, Edge Evolution Tuner Chip, K&N Cold Air Intake, BBK 90mm Throttle Body, Full JL Audio Sound System(speakers, amps, subs) Pioneer Touch Screen Head Unit
2014 Chevy Cruze Lt RS- Daily
-Stock 1.4T Autotragic
TearingRaven

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#5

04-16-2013, 04:05 PM

I've pulled them before and I don't recall it being hard. Fun part is getting the cluster out.

1985 Nissan 300ZX 2+2- My first Z, back in the family
1987 Nissan 300ZX Turbo RIP 4/87 - 4/28/2011
Under Construction: 1986 Nissan 300ZX NA2T Slicktop

Originally posted by Tempestas

Well, one of the t-tops wasn't latched real well… God only knows where that t-top flew off to at 150+ mph. Didn't scratch the car or anything, just a boom and it was gone. I sure as hell didn't stop to see where it went. I didn't see any stories on the news… so that's a plus.

86twoplustwo

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#6

09-04-2013, 02:03 PM

So where do you get a new motor from? My entire dash works except for the odometer, so i'd prefer to repair it rather than replace the entire assembly.

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MattC300ZT

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#7

02-20-2015, 11:24 PM

Id like to replace mine while I've got it out too, anyone know where to get just the replacement motor??

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#8

02-20-2015, 11:30 PM

It would help to know what the year and model of your Z. Please inform us with that because of different year/model configurations.
greg84ae

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#9

02-21-2015, 12:40 PM

I have a couple of working, complete odometers for the 84-86 digital style dash. Can remove the motors and transplant. PM for price and shipping.