What causes a speedometer to stick? On my 240D I have had the problem since I repainted my needles. What did I do wrong? Is there a fix?

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1979 240D, 4spd manual, Power Sunroof, manual windows, 147k miles, Pastel gray/Black MB Tex.
1991 300D 2.5 - Smokes like it's on Crack!

Check your speedo cable, it could need greasing or it's hanging up somewhere, try to give it a little slack and see what happens

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hum.....
1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed

painted the needles on the 240 a wk & 1/2 ago with some finger nail paint.
for about the first wk the needle would stick to the peg.
then & about 30mph it would jump up.

I think it finally dried enough now. Just give some time.

Maybe a gear is starting to slip .

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I've read elsewhere on this forum that a few drops of ATF in the speedo cable will help. I've not tried it (yet).

Charlie

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05 E320 CDI - 175K miles
82 300D - 200K miles (sold)

After repainting, I had to take mine apart and put a drop of ATF on the peg the needle rests on.

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Charles
1983 300D, bought new, 215k+ miles, donated to Purple Hearts veterans charity but I have parts for sale: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=296386