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Old 03-01-2012, 09:41 PM
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Speedometer is not workin in 1987 4runner

Hello I'm new to Yota tech. I just recently bought this 87 4runner and the speedometer isn't working. I have searches this topic and what I have read has lead me to where I am right now. I have a 22re with a 5speed. I took the gauge cluster out and checked the speedo cable and it it spun freely and then I disconnected on the Tcase and it spun freely. So what I did was hookup my drill the Tcase side and spun it in a counter clockwise spin and the speedometer worked, but when I hook it hack to the Tcase it doesn't work. I'm guessing it something to do with my Tcase. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. I am a mechanic but I work mostly on Hondas at a dealership and know and still learning about cars and trucks. So whatever it is I'm planning on doing myself. As soon as I get some more money and parts I plan on doing a build thread but for the time being I need to at least get this fixed. Will put pics up later when it's daylight. Thanks again
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Just a little plastic gear on the tcase and it probably stripped or busted.

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Speedo gear in the tcase is probably shattered to little plastic pieces. Just get a new speedo gear.

Thats my best guess
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Ok thanks. Is that a pretty simple job? What do I need to do to relace it?
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www.ncttora.com/fsm

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or just get a GPS

It's a Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). For the earlier years, it's the mechanical sending unit, not the electrical one.

When mine broke, I opted to get a $100 Garmin Nuvi GPS instead.

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Ok thanks. Is that a pretty simple job? What do I need to do to relace it?
Old 03-06-2012, 10:38 AM
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Well I finally found one at my local toyota dealer for $30. So I will be putting this in this weekend.




I'm currently trying to find a used transmission with low miles. If anybody has one for an 87 22re 4x4 in the Georgia, Tennessee or Alabama area give me a shout. My 3rd gear syncro is gone and first is starting to go.

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Originally Posted by HappyCamper
It's a Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). For the earlier years, it's the mechanical sending unit, not the electrical one.

When mine broke, I opted to get a $100 Garmin Nuvi GPS instead.


That's funny cause for the last couple of days I have been using an App I have on my I phone to tell my speed. I don't know how accurate it is, but it was better than nothing.
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Here is a picture of the new to me 1987 HunterRunner. Sorry it took so long. Long working days.








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Have you put the new gear in yet? I have the same issue with my 89 4runner. In fact it just quit on me tonight. Can you post some pics of changing it out?
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Originally Posted by Bikertrash3531
Have you put the new gear in yet? I have the same issue with my 89 4runner. In fact it just quit on me tonight. Can you post some pics of changing it out?

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=250546

I started a build thread. It's in here and detailed pictures.
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Originally Posted by Bikertrash3531
Have you put the new gear in yet? I have the same issue with my 89 4runner. In fact it just quit on me tonight. Can you post some pics of changing it out?
If that don't work try searching 1987 HunterRunner's build thread. I'm doing this from my phone and I'm not sure if that work.
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