Faulty speedo and indicators!!

[Andrew H.]

Help!

Went out for a run today, the speedo and indicators became faulty.

The speedo is not working - analogue or digital. Cleaned the sensor, no change.

What should the gap between the sensor and the segmented flange / wheel be?

The indicators are repeating / flashing too fast - as you would expect when a bulb is not working. Have had this problem before, caused by a pcb (indicator failure detection unit) getting wet / damp / corroded. I replaced the pcb about 2 yrs ago & made sure it couldn't get wet again.

So what do you guys think? Is this a coincidence, have the sensor and the pcb failed or is there some other problem?

Andrew

[tuskkev]

Hi there is a 10 amp fuse marked speed transducer which if blown gives your symptoms. Check that your mirrors are working if they aren't it's the fuse.

[Andrew H.]

Kevin

Thank you. As you suggested mirrors not working either, fuse was blown.

Andrew

[tuskkev]

[Jon VXT]

Hi all,

i have these symptoms too. No mirrors, fast flashing indicators, but Hazards OK. Also no speedo working.

Apparently the main speedo cable has been changed nad i have tried to change the fuse, but it blew straight away.

Anyone got any other thoughts at all as to what to look for?


Thanks

Jon

[softtop]

Andrew H. said:

Help!

Went out for a run today, the speedo and indicators became faulty.

The speedo is not working - analogue or digital. Cleaned the sensor, no change.

What should the gap between the sensor and the segmented flange / wheel be?

The indicators are repeating / flashing too fast - as you would expect when a bulb is not working. Have had this problem before, caused by a pcb (indicator failure detection unit) getting wet / damp / corroded. I replaced the pcb about 2 yrs ago & made sure it couldn't get wet again.

So what do you guys think? Is this a coincidence, have the sensor and the pcb failed or is there some other problem?

Andrew

Whereabouts is the PCB located that causes the flasher to go fast? I need to check the fuse first but need to know so all bases covereed in one go.
Thanks
S

[softtop]

softtop said:

Andrew H. said:

Help!

Went out for a run today, the speedo and indicators became faulty.

The speedo is not working - analogue or digital. Cleaned the sensor, no change.

What should the gap between the sensor and the segmented flange / wheel be?

The indicators are repeating / flashing too fast - as you would expect when a bulb is not working. Have had this problem before, caused by a pcb (indicator failure detection unit) getting wet / damp / corroded. I replaced the pcb about 2 yrs ago & made sure it couldn't get wet again.

So what do you guys think? Is this a coincidence, have the sensor and the pcb failed or is there some other problem?

Andrew

Whereabouts is the PCB located that causes the flasher to go fast? I need to check the fuse first but need to know so all bases covereed in one go.
Thanks
S

since we now appear to be operating a DIY self help scheme, the unit is to be found behind the drivers seat in the car body where the seat belt is hidden at the base.