73 speedo and odometer not working

[dolphinron]

I had my charger fixed recently at a shop and when I got it back I now notice speedo and odometer are not working. They had to take dash off to work on some wiring.  Is there a easy fix for this anyone can give me.   I am not bringing it back to shop. They had my car two weeks and dont want them messing with it again. 

[terrible one]

Check to see if they forgot to hook the speedo cable back up to the cluster when they put it back in.

[ODZKing]

   that would be first.  If they changed the cable it doesn't like to go into the transmission part easily either.
Be sure it is routed away from the exhaust manifolds as well, I've melted more than one.

[NHCharger]

THe cable has a plastic end and simply snaps on to the back of the speedometer. They probably put if on but didn't push it on far enough to lock it in place.

[dolphinron]

Thanks guys, do I need to take the dash off for this, and if yes, what does that entail?

[NHCharger]

No. Just lay on your back with your head next to the gas pedal. Find where the speedo cable comes thru the firewall and up into the bottom of the speedometer.

[John_Kunkel]

THe cable has a plastic end and simply snaps on to the back of the speedometer. They probably put if on but didn't push it on far enough to lock it in place.

Or they broke the retaining tab due to its age and brittleness.