Speedometer cable noise

73dartneedswork said
Hello,
My speedometer has not worked since I purchased my car. I finally got around to replacing the speedometer cable and when I drive I can hear a noise coming from behind the instrument panel. Should the cable be making a noise?

No. If it's a whirring noise it's usually the cable. If it's a hammering sort of noise, the cable may not be seated properly. There's a little sheet metal piece at the end of the cable that needs to be seated firmly in the socket of the speedometer input. The cable clip needs to also be firmly attached at the back.

73dartneedswork said
The guy at Napa said that the cable was already pre lubed. Thanks

Kinda, sorta. IMO powdered graphite works great on noisy cables.