A Phillips head screwdriver
A flat head screwdriver
A pair of needle nose pliers
A soldering iron
Solder
A new speedometer or speedometer cable
Instructions:
1. Disconnect the battery. This will prevent any electrical shock.
2. Remove the instrument cluster. There are four Phillips head screws that hold the instrument cluster in place. Remove these screws and carefully pull the instrument cluster out of the dash.
3. Remove the speedometer. There are two Phillips head screws that hold the speedometer in place. Remove these screws and carefully pull the speedometer out of the instrument cluster.
4. Inspect the speedometer cable. The speedometer cable is a metal cable that connects the speedometer to the transmission. If the cable is damaged, it will need to be replaced.
5. If the speedometer cable is not damaged, you will need to solder the connection between the speedometer and the cable. To do this, use a soldering iron to heat up the connection and then apply solder. Be sure to use a lead-free solder.
6. Reinstall the speedometer. Carefully insert the speedometer into the instrument cluster and secure it with the two Phillips head screws.
7. Reinstall the instrument cluster. Carefully insert the instrument cluster into the dash and secure it with the four Phillips head screws.
8. Reconnect the battery.
9. Test the speedometer. Start the engine and drive the car around. The speedometer should now be working properly.
