Speedo gauge sticking

[Toady1]

I know the speedos in the tuscan aren't renowned for being the most accurate and acting erratic sometimes, but driving my new car home earlier the needle got stuck at 10mph at one point until I stopped at services, then again at 40mph when I st off again. It works for a while to start with then seemed to get stuck...the digi readout still worked fine as did the odometer. So doubt its the speedo pick up sensor, looks more like the clocks? Anyone else had this or can shed some light on it?

[drivingfroggy]

I had a similar thing on mine. It turned out to be the meshing of the needle with its potentiometer. In the end it was a simple fix. Take out the stack of pcb's from the dash split them down to get access, then re-align the two small plastic cogs with each other. Align them so that they are "just" meshed, not fully interlocked because that makes them stick. Hope that makes sense.

[Toady1]

Thanksfor the reply! A strip doen of the dash pod needed then! I think I know what you mean ta!

[gralin69]

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
May help with if need to strip down
Good luck

[Toady1]

I think I've seen the problem whilst cleaning the inside! The clear plastic screen has moved and was touching the needle! So it must have been that!

[Dickie Dastardly]

gralin69 said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
May help with if need to strip down
Good luck

This post related to a question I'd asked. I followed the instructions which were very accurate; I also re-glued the perspex within the pod at the same time. The strip out is pretty straight forward just take your time and be methodical about it.

Good luck with the new car, I'll be watching your posts as I've still a few tasks need completing.

Richard

[Toady1]

Thanks for the helpful replies. I'll strip it down soon following that guide and glue it back in place! Think it was my fault wiping it en route as it looked a bit dusty! Ha ha!