96 XLT V8: Tripmeter/Odometer Fails, Speedo OK

[YamahaRick]

To get trip/odometer working 100% once again, what should be done?

While I'm at it, are there any attractive alternative speedo/tach/etc. faceplates I should consider?

Current odometer reading is 217K; probably close to 5K short right now.

 

[Runnin'OnEmpty]

There's a small plastic worm gear that deteriorates
from heat and breaks. A company called odometergear
sells a replacement gear to fix it. Cost is about $25-30
if I remember correctly.

They have a website with instructions on how to
replace the gear.

 

[Joe Dirt]

Or grab a junkyard unit, easier to swap if you don't want to do the gear...

Could grab a 2001+ Sport whiteface cluster...

 

[YamahaRick]

They have a website with instructions on how to replace the gear.

Wow, the procedure is easier than I anticipated.

Thanks for the link. I plan to order a new worm gear and get it installed soon.

 

[Runnin'OnEmpty]

You're welcome and good luck with it.

 

[franklinrmaui]

I replaced to worm gear no fixy. I replaced instrument cluster no fixy.
Speedo is fine but no odo. Is there a sensor on the tranny?

 

[Mr. Alligator]

Did you put your new worm gear into replacement instrument cluster?

Good luck, and drive safe.

 

[96eb96]

Here is the service manual. For a 97, but should be the same (96 not as detailed). VSS I believe is on the transfer case. There may be two VSS if you have 4x4.
The odo uses the speedo signal, so that is weird.