Noise behind gauge cluster

The_HeadThe_Head familEE
in Electronics, Fueling & Air Conditioning
I've always had this noise behind my gauge cluster. It is dependant on vehicle speed. For a long time I didn't realize what it was. But it finally dawned on me that it's either the cable from the transmission or the gear(?) cluster.

Has anyone else experienced this with 88-91 wagons or other 88-91 Civics?

Comments

  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    It's usually the cable. Try removing the inner cable from the housing, cleaning and greasing it, then reinstalling.
  • dukevonDANKdukevonDANK Wagonist
    My friends 2wd Wagon had a terrible noise from his speedo cable. Take out the gauge cluster, and do what bam bam says. That will certainly fix the problem.
  • leWolfleWolf Senior Wagonist
    bam-bam wrote:
    It's usually the cable. Try removing the inner cable from the housing, cleaning and greasing it, then reinstalling.

    X2

    Had this happen in my crx, clean and reinstall with new grease!
  • The_HeadThe_Head familEE
    Cool, I hope it's that simple. It is kind of annoying.
  • simplyhondasimplyhonda Council Member
    What kind of grease you guys suggest?
  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    I've used some spraycan chain and cable lube I had laying around, also used high-temp anti seize with good results. I guess any medium-bodied grease would work. The stuff used in CV joints comes to mind.
  • dukevonDANKdukevonDANK Wagonist
    used white lithium
  • leWolfleWolf Senior Wagonist
    I used axle grease, just pulled the the core out, greased it and slid it back in! Was messy though.
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