Speedo not working - transducer ?
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ukkid35 said:
I hope your diff is in good condition, otherwise the run-out will crash the sensor and it will fail fairly soon. But if the diff has been refurbed recently then you should be fine.
It's a new diff, fitted by a specialist at significant cost. Although it has already started leaking oil, so not very impressed.ukkid35 said:
Are yours still available, linky
My speedo reads 40 mph when stationary some days, others it's within 15 mph.
It's time I sent my clock to be repaired but a new speed sensor would add to the hope I'll get a reasonable speed readingbat some point
Not an issue really just cut off and start again http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-AMP-Tyco-TE-2-Wa...
ClassicChimaera said:
Are yours still available, linky
My speedo reads 40 mph when stationary some days, others it's within 15 mph.
It's time I sent my clock to be repaired but a new speed sensor would add to the hope I'll get a reasonable speed readingbat some point
If you're getting the speedo repaired then you may find there's no problem with your sensor.
The usual issue is that the sensor will become unreliable, and then fail completely shortly afterwards, meaning no signal reaches the speedo, and no speed (or mileage) is recorded.
The OEM sensors are not as sensitive as the replacement, so they get damaged more easily by run-out on the diff because they have to be so much closer to the reluctor ring.
I'm away for a couple of weeks, but if you are still interested in a new sensor just PM me your address, earliest it would be with you is Tuesday 17th.
ukkid35 said:
Yes, still available. But to be honest that is not the usual sensor failure mode, so I would be reluctant to claim that a new sensor will stop your speedo overreading (or perhaps sticking?)
If you're getting the speedo repaired then you may find there's no problem with your sensor.
The usual issue is that the sensor will become unreliable, and then fail completely shortly afterwards, meaning no signal reaches the speedo, and no speed (or mileage) is recorded.
The OEM sensors are not as sensitive as the replacement, so they get damaged more easily by run-out on the diff because they have to be so much closer to the reluctor ring.
I'm away for a couple of weeks, but if you are still interested in a new sensor just PM me your address, earliest it would be with you is Tuesday 17th.
Thankyou for such an honest answer. If you're getting the speedo repaired then you may find there's no problem with your sensor.
The usual issue is that the sensor will become unreliable, and then fail completely shortly afterwards, meaning no signal reaches the speedo, and no speed (or mileage) is recorded.
The OEM sensors are not as sensitive as the replacement, so they get damaged more easily by run-out on the diff because they have to be so much closer to the reluctor ring.
I'm away for a couple of weeks, but if you are still interested in a new sensor just PM me your address, earliest it would be with you is Tuesday 17th.
It's because yours is more sensitive I thought I'd ask
Mine is predominantly the speedo at fault and it still works (in a fashion) so the sensor is still active then.
I've lived with it for 5 years,,,
I'm superstitious or daft enough to believe if there's maybe just one or two things wrong with a Tvr it's perfectly normal
Fixing it to the point it's errr fixed will enrage the Tvr gods and that risks total stunt down of all systems
I'll keep your details and when I brave the wrath of the gods and actually get the speedo repaired I'll likely have a sensor off you then anyway.
Thanks Alun.
Edited by ClassicChimaera on Thursday 5th January 08:08
ClassicChimaera said:
Thankyou for such an honest answer.
It's because yours is more sensitive I thought I'd ask
Mine is predominantly the speedo at fault and it still works (in a fashion) so the sensor is still active then.
I've lived with it for 5 years,,,
I'm superstitious or daft enough to believe if there's maybe just one or two things wrong with a Tvr it's perfectly normal
Fixing it to the point it's errr fixed will enrage the Tvr gods and that risks total stunt down of all systems
I'll keep your details and when I brave the wrath of the gods and actually get the speedo repaired I'll likely have a sensor off you then anyway.
Thanks Alun.
How about a second-hand speedo unit from a breaker ? Might be cheaper.It's because yours is more sensitive I thought I'd ask
Mine is predominantly the speedo at fault and it still works (in a fashion) so the sensor is still active then.
I've lived with it for 5 years,,,
I'm superstitious or daft enough to believe if there's maybe just one or two things wrong with a Tvr it's perfectly normal
Fixing it to the point it's errr fixed will enrage the Tvr gods and that risks total stunt down of all systems
I'll keep your details and when I brave the wrath of the gods and actually get the speedo repaired I'll likely have a sensor off you then anyway.
Thanks Alun.
Edited by ClassicChimaera on Thursday 5th January 08:08
taylormj4 said:
How about a second-hand speedo unit from a breaker ? Might be cheaper.
First thing I did some years ago was buy a used sensor from a South West based breaker which cost £40 inc. Needless to say it didn't work. That's why I decided to source a replacement with the hope that others might benefit as well.Gassing Station | Chimaera | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff