GPS gauge stopped working

[bobm488]

My GPS speedo suddenly stopped working yesterday, no odometer or needle movement. All the other gauges work just fine. Before I tear apart my dash any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.

[Alan_C]

Check the cable between the gauge and the antenna. Maybe something go knocked loose, or if the cable was pinched that would do it too.
I am assuming a Speedhut GPS speedo?
Just had a thought, if it is the Speedhut speedo, do that auxiliary functions display if selected. Just trying to help narrow down if the gauge itself is dead or just no GPS signal into the gauge. Again, if Speedhut, contact their tech representatives on the phone. For other gauge issues they were always helpful and they may have other troubleshooting suggestions.

[Ted G]

I think this is why I am planning on old school speedo cable. I love the GPS, but I heard it may cut in and out of service. Correct me if I'm wrong.

I am looking at Speedhut too. Love the customization one can do to them.

[rich grsc]

I think this is why I am planning on old school speedo cable. I love the GPS, but I heard it may cut in and out of service. Correct me if I'm wrong.

I am looking at Speedhut too. Love the customization one can do to them.
I had ten times more issues with a mechanical speedo than I've ever had with my GPS. That an a mechanical will never be accurate

[Ted G]

I had ten times more issues with a mechanical speedo than I've ever had with my GPS. That an a mechanical will never be accurate

Good to know and thanks for the feedback.

[Fman]

Where did you mount the GPS puck? Could it have possibly moved and is no longer facing the right direction to get a signal? I would also confirm it is plugged in to the speedo on the back. Should also say "Searching for signal" on display when you power up your ignition.

Speedhut customer service is very good, if you contact them they will definitely help you troubleshoot. Knock on wood & fingers crossed my GPS speedo has never had any issues. I can honestly say having a speedo cable to deal with behind the dash in one of these cars sounds not so great there is just not much room back there.

[bobm488]

Stupid me, my fuse blew for all my gauges. When the fuse blew all the gauges stayed in their last active position, speedo went to zero. Hopefully the blown fuse is a fluke.
Thanks guys.
As for the GPS speedo, in the last 18 months I've had no issues other than a few dead zones while driving

[cob427sc]

I have the Speedhut gauges and have noticed several times the speedo just drops to zero even out in the wide open area. It shortly comes back up to speed. I've checked the wires and antenna placement and all seems ok.

[Dewey McBride]

Check the cable between the gauge and the antenna. Maybe something go knocked loose, or if the cable was pinched that would do it too.
I am assuming a Speedhut GPS speedo?
Just had a thought, if it is the Speedhut speedo, do that auxiliary functions display if selected. Just trying to help narrow down if the gauge itself is dead or just no GPS signal into the gauge. Again, if Speedhut, contact their tech representatives on the phone. For other gauge issues they were always helpful and they may have other troubleshooting suggestions.

This actually happened to me. Turns out the cable was frayed. Quick repair and I haven't had a problem since.
Dewey