My speedometer quit working and I can't find out why. Its a 22re I was driving and it all of a sudden went to 0. So I thought it was the cable,when I got home I unhooked it on both ends and I was surprised to see that if I turn it the other end turns as well so the cable works.
I am stumped any ideals?

(EDIT) I think it is either my speedometer or the drive gear. I took the cable back off at the ends and spun it with a drill (on low). It got up to around 30mph. So I believe the cable is not the problem. I pulled the speedometer gear and to be honest it really didn't look that bad a little worn but not bad.

 

You're going to have to break this down into steps. You've already done the first two; you've verified the cable isn't broken, and you've verified that spinning the cable will work the speedometer.

So, even though the drive gear looks okay, I think it's time to try it. This shouldn't be too hard; disconnect at the speedo and connect at the transmission. Jack up a rear wheel and turn it by hand. Does the cable turn at the speedometer end?

 

Got it the gear was bad Thanks

 

Thanks for the report back.

Pictures? Part numbers? Where you bought the replacement, and how much it cost? Inquiring minds want to know.

 

I can post a pic and part number tomorrow I had to order it thru the local Toyota dealer.
It was $31 and some change kinda high for a little plastic gear.

 

Excellent suggestion, I've often wondered why more people don't do that. Makes it easier for those who have the same problem.

Some people just put a picture up and say I got this and don't type the part numbers they used.
Some just put up a link without typing in the part numbers they used.

Both methods have one major flaw in common.
What happens when the picture is moved/deleted or the link is no longer good???

 

Maybe.

But try getting ANY part for your 25-yr old TV / Computer / Sofabed / Discman / Telephone.

 

LOL true. The Toyota part number is 33482-39135

 

Wish more would post their results, parts and prices. Thanks for the report back.

 

No problem