88 Honda Accord Spedometer Cable

CGODEMANN

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1988 HONDA ACCORD
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
300,000 MILES

How do you install a speedometer cable in the instrument cluster on a 1988 Honda Accord? My boyfriend took the old one out and didn't remember how it went back, but was able to install the other end of the cable fine. A diagram would be very helpful!

Sunday, January 30th, 2011 AT 12:21 AM

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KHLOW2008

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Sorry there are no diagrams available.

Route the speedometer from outside but do not plug in first. Ensure the cable is installed is as straight a position as possible with minimal sharp turns. Plug in cable to neter cluster and gently pull the cable from oustde to remove any excessive slack in the cable.

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Sunday, January 30th, 2011 AT 1:44 PM

CGODEMANN

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Thanks for your fast response! The problem is that he can't find exactly where the cable plugs in. He even took it to a mechanic that couldn't tell him anything. Do you have any specific information on where exactly the cable plugs in to?

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Monday, January 31st, 2011 AT 12:59 AM

KHLOW2008

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The cable is plugged into rear of meter cluster, there should be a protrusion for the cable. The other end is plugged into the transaxle, near the firewall, under the manifold.

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Monday, January 31st, 2011 AT 1:59 PM