Odometer Troubles

  • #1

    Odometer Troubles

    Ok so basically Im trying to figure out what would cause my odometer to not work anymore, PO had already removed cruise control so I have never got the chance to mess with it. I have never removed the dash either, is this something I can fix without having to remove the dash?
    1985 300ZX Turbo- Wrecked R.I.P.
    -Stock
    04/87 300zx Turbo GLL- Project Car/Daily
    -Built Heads, Cams, HX35....etc.
    2007 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab w/Hemi- SOLD
    -Banks Full 3in Exhaust, Edge Evolution Tuner Chip, K&N Cold Air Intake, BBK 90mm Throttle Body, Full JL Audio Sound System(speakers, amps, subs) Pioneer Touch Screen Head Unit
    2014 Chevy Cruze Lt RS- Daily
    -Stock 1.4T Autotragic
  • #2
    Odometers are usually driven internally by the speedometer. Cluster will have to come apart. Its pretty easy to get out.
    5.3 LSx Z31
  • #3
    Yeah the internal motor burns out. Common problem…

    1985 Nissan 300ZX 2+2- My first Z, back in the family
    1987 Nissan 300ZX Turbo RIP 4/87 - 4/28/2011
    Under Construction: 1986 Nissan 300ZX NA2T Slicktop
    Originally posted by Tempestas
    Well, one of the t-tops wasn't latched real well… God only knows where that t-top flew off to at 150+ mph. Didn't scratch the car or anything, just a boom and it was gone. I sure as hell didn't stop to see where it went. I didn't see any stories on the news… so that's a plus.
  • #4
    TearingRaven;320530 wrote: Yeah the internal motor burns out. Common problem…
    So it should be pretty obvious when I take out the cluster?
    1985 300ZX Turbo- Wrecked R.I.P.
    -Stock
    04/87 300zx Turbo GLL- Project Car/Daily
    -Built Heads, Cams, HX35....etc.
    2007 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab w/Hemi- SOLD
    -Banks Full 3in Exhaust, Edge Evolution Tuner Chip, K&N Cold Air Intake, BBK 90mm Throttle Body, Full JL Audio Sound System(speakers, amps, subs) Pioneer Touch Screen Head Unit
    2014 Chevy Cruze Lt RS- Daily
    -Stock 1.4T Autotragic
  • #5
    I've pulled them before and I don't recall it being hard. Fun part is getting the cluster out.

    1985 Nissan 300ZX 2+2- My first Z, back in the family
    1987 Nissan 300ZX Turbo RIP 4/87 - 4/28/2011
    Under Construction: 1986 Nissan 300ZX NA2T Slicktop
    Originally posted by Tempestas
    Well, one of the t-tops wasn't latched real well… God only knows where that t-top flew off to at 150+ mph. Didn't scratch the car or anything, just a boom and it was gone. I sure as hell didn't stop to see where it went. I didn't see any stories on the news… so that's a plus.
  • #6
    So where do you get a new motor from? My entire dash works except for the odometer, so i'd prefer to repair it rather than replace the entire assembly.
    Proud Owner of an 86' 2+2

    XXR 526 17x9 Wheels
  • #7
    Id like to replace mine while I've got it out too, anyone know where to get just the replacement motor??
    -1977 280Z, 5 speed, light Blue
    -1986 300ZX, Turbo, GLL, Grey Metallic, (will be Sliver metallic), (Project)
    -1984 300ZX, Turbo, GL,(Parts Car)
    -2003 350Z, 6 speed (Dads)
  • #8
    It would help to know what the year and model of your Z. Please inform us with that because of different year/model configurations.
  • #9
    I have a couple of working, complete odometers for the 84-86 digital style dash. Can remove the motors and transplant. PM for price and shipping.