[DML] lower speedo cable

[Soma576@xxxxxxx]

Hey group,

Lower speedo cable went out on me today. the ends on it are OK but the inner 
wire has come apart and is all twisted up in the sheath.  Too bad I threw my 
old one away a couple years ago.

Every single other part of the speedo system checks out OK (all parts have 
been replaced except the lambda counter and gauge w/in the last 4 years).  So, 
either this part is defective (8000 miles on it) or there is something else 
wrong I can't figure out.

I have the bracket that routes the lower cable installed too.  Anyone have a 
pic or drawing of how the cable is supposed to be routed? I'm 99% sure I had 
it right. There's pretty much only one way to do it unless you want the cable 
all twisted up. I had it go through the inside of the bracket (through the 
front of it, as in straight through from the angle drive), then make kind of an 
'S' to the firewall.  

Any other ideas on what could have happened besides a bad cable?  It is the 
newer version (shorter) cable.  I was driving home from work and heard a 
clicking sound accompanied by a wild speedo needle. 200 feet later the speedo died.

Andy


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