Drive your speedometer and odometer from the transmission with the Pioneer Automotive Industries Speedometer Cable CA-3122, a flexible drive line that carries rotation up to the gauge. It is a replacement speedometer cable for the 1980-1981 Nissan 200SX. For engine-specific details, see the "Vehicles it fits" section.
A mechanical speedometer cable is a flexible, spinning drive line. Its inner core turns with a drive gear at the transmission and carries that rotation up to the speedometer head in the instrument cluster, which converts it into the speed and mileage readings on the dash. Pioneer builds this cable to OE specs.
- Steel inner cable: A durable steel core carries the rotation from the drive gear to the gauge.
- Polymer outer housing: The outer sheath helps protect the cable from corrosion and abrasion.
- Built to OE specs: Pioneer produces its cables to original-equipment specifications as a quality replacement option.
Signs this part may need replacing: a speedometer needle that bounces, wavers or drops to zero, an odometer that stops counting, or a ticking or whirring noise from behind the dash. These symptoms can also come from the gauge or the drive gear, so diagnose the cause before replacing the cable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicle does the Pioneer CA-3122 speedometer cable fit?
The CA-3122 is listed for the 1980-1981 Nissan 200SX. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine-specific details.
What does a speedometer cable do?
Its inner core spins with a drive gear at the transmission and carries that rotation to the speedometer head, which turns it into the speed and odometer readings on the dash.
What is the CA-3122 made of?
Pioneer specifies a steel inner cable inside a polymer outer housing. The housing helps protect the cable from corrosion and abrasion.
What are signs a speedometer cable may be failing?
Common signs are a bouncing or dead speedometer needle, an odometer that stops counting, or a ticking noise behind the dash. The gauge or drive gear can cause these too, so diagnose the cause first.
Is the CA-3122 built to OE specifications?
Yes. Pioneer states that its speedometer cables are manufactured to OE specs as a quality replacement alternative.
