Re:Power to the Speedo dead in the tropics

Hi Guys,

I bought a 1999 Jimny 3 hard top with the G13BB engine. It was hit at the back but other wise in great condition rust wise, engine was rebuilt etc.

The speedometer is dead while all the tach and other gauges work. I have read posts where the guys with the same issue disconnected the battery, however this Jimny had a disconnected battery for over a year and I still did the reconnect and disconnect suggestion with no success.

I would like to know where to start doing some diagnostics, do you guys know where I should start from. since the instrument has so no power , would you guys know which pin out from the ecu or other pin out which is responsible for the powering up of the speedo?

I would like to change all the fluids, but on the Wiki page there is the word "Never" next to some of the transfer, rear and front differential gear oil specs, can anyone tell me what was the contributor referring to? You can see it here when you scroll to the Jimny 3 oil specs www.bigjimny.com/mediawiki/index.php?tit...vals_and_consumables

Thanks so much and this is a great site.
Cheers.

The never refers the Suzuki manual suggesting that the various bits are filled for life as it were. But in reality it is sensible to change them periodically.

Would you guys also know if the Jimny 3 right side power window motor fits the Jimny models to 2017 or there about? Mine in the 1999 Jimny is bad and we cant seem to find new ones here, so have to seek used for now until I can import one.

Thanks.

Thanks Lambert.

I had a BMW performance garage in Canada and could never understand the transmission oil for life idea.

Oil breaks down over time and with heat, I have been to a number of oil technology seminars, cant get my head around that oil for life at all.

I am in the process of rebuilding a Land Rover Defender and did the entire oil research for whats best out there for these older models, so many variances out there too.

Thanks for your reply and for helping to maintain this great website and forums.

Cheers.

For the speedo I would start at the speedo sensor on the transfer box and work back towards the dash from there. Small plug with a sensor next to a toothed wheel on the rear output of the t-box. 3 wires I think

Hi Riccy, thanks for the reply and tips.

I managed to remove the instrument cluster bezel quite easily, just remove the 2 counter sunk Phillips head screws just above the cluster and gently pull the bezel towards you, it has clips which pops out easily.

To remove the instrument cluster, remove the 4 pan head Phillip screws from the 4 corners of the cluster, tilt and pull the cluster towards you.

It took me a while to unclip the connectors, I realized that you have to bring the cluster as far out as you can and in the same horizontal position, reach around the back and press the locking tabs down firmly and pull the connectors out squarely. Be careful with the contact membrane, it can break or tear easily.