Speedo Problem

Speedo Problem

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Oatz

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381 posts

252 months

Monday 12th April 2004
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When I bought my S2 (about a year ago now) the speedo's was knackered. This is mildy upsetting as I never quite know how fast I'm going. I know you can work it out from the rev counter reading but who wants to do that all the time???

Someone told me it might be the sender unit, so, about 6 months ago I took it up to Castle TVR and let them play with it. Replacing the sender unit did not cure the problem - in the end they gave up.

So I'm gonna turn the diagnosis over to you guys:

When the engine is running and the car is stationary it reads 0 (zero). When travelling along at say 40-50mph it reads 20mph. When going faster (like 80-90mph) it reads 50mph. As soon as I turn on the lights the reading drops right off.

What do you think? I'm not much good at electrics so pl. keep it simple!!

Oatz



Oatz

Original Poster:

381 posts

252 months

Tuesday 13th April 2004
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Cheers Kev.
I'm guessing that getting to the earth on the speedo body will involve removing the dash panel? If so, should I be nervous?

Oatz

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381 posts

252 months

Wednesday 14th April 2004
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Thanks again Kev - I'll have a crack at this on the weekend

Oatz

Original Poster:

381 posts

252 months

Wednesday 14th April 2004
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cheers Steve - whilst moving, eh? Not too shabby!
I hope to able to post a positive result after the weekend.