So, my speedo cable broke. I'm trying to find a new one but having no luck. Everything listed is for a manual trans. I have an auto. Which one I'm not sure. Since it's an 80 it is supposed to be a 3 speed but it's not. It's a 3 speed with overdrive. I can't find an ID take or anything anywhere. It is a Borg Warner trans though as their name is stamped on the driver side neat the tail housing. My question is, will the cable from a manual trans even work? If not, where can I find an auto trans speedo cable?

A few years ago my speedo cable broke. Rather than replace the whole assembly (sheath included), I picked up a universal replacement inner cable, cut it to length and crimped on the provided square drive end. (One side of cable already squared.)

Auto parts store, about $7.
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1980 245 Canadian B21A with SU carb but electronic ignition and M46 trans in Brampton, Ont.

...based on RPR's catalog from early 90's.

Googling volvo 1234490 cable gets several hits.

This cable was listed for these auto tranny cars:

164s 73-75,
and
240s 75-85

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Bruce Young, '93 940-NA (current), 240s (one V8), 140s, 122s, since '63.

Thank you! That's helped some. But, no luck actually finding one I can order. Was hoping to find one local. So, from your post 75-85 240's should all have the same cable if it's an auto trans? Is it different than a manual trans cable?

"Is it different than a manual trans cable?"

Yes the 4 speed Manual #for those years is is 1215548, the 4 spd w/OD is
1215546.

But I don't know how they differ, just what the RPR catalog says.


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Bruce Young, '93 940-NA (current), 240s (one V8), 140s, 122s, since '63.