Speedometer Not correct-- how can I fix??

[danols15]

Hello

I have a 90 Jeep XJ that I recently replaced the instrument cluster in. don't ask how, but the needle was accidentally knocked off. is there any way for me to place the needle back on so that It shows the correct speed? If any of you have poiners in how to place the needle back on so that it is correct it is appreciated. It is the cluster that has the tach, and guages, not idiot lights.


Thanks

Dan

[citizen@large]

Um... really? Hell, I'd just put it back on to 0 MPH, glue it, done. Go for a drive.

[danols15]

Originally Posted by citizen@large

Um... really? Hell, I'd just put it back on to 0 MPH, glue it, done. Go for a drive.

Thank you, but the problem was that the speedo readout was incorrect because there is no zero on my cherokee so I was having a hard time seting it. I called one of my friends who is a cop and I went back and forth several times and he clocked me and we got the speedo set correctly. Thanks

[citizen@large]

Whatever works for you mate.

[Saudade]

I used my GPS and noted the indicated speed vs the GPS speed. Then moved the needle the difference. Had to do it twice before I got it right.

[danols15]

Wow that is a great idea! I never thought of tracking myself on a GPS!

Thanks for the reply!

[Saudade]

To add another note, I checked at different speeds, including local streets and freeways. The difference was pretty consistent over a 50mph spread.