speedo

[williams f1]

Hi everyone
Can anybody tell me the location or what wheel the speedo sensor is on as my speedo is playing up

many thanks Simon

[TuxMan]

if its a 5 speed box its on the top of the gearbox , 6 speed is located in drivers side front hub pointing at wheel . Tux

[R0162]

its probably not the sensor though, i had the same problem with the speedo giving false readings as many others have also reported the same, sometimes it would jump to 130mph while i was doing 40mph, the problem with this is that it can be putting false mileage on your clock, watch how the mileage spins when the speedo pointer starts jumping. Anyway when i fitted a new speedo the problem went away, so it wasnt a problem with the sensor on my car.

[williams f1]

Thanks Tux
6 Speed much appreciated

[williams f1]

thanks R0162

Ok will have a look its going in for service in two weeks might get them to look at it if i cant see nothing.
Any idea how much a new speedo is???


Simon

[TuxMan]

Normaly it's the sender wire at the wheel end , it cracks , very unusual to be the speedo !!

[R0162]

williams f1 said:

thanks R0162

Ok will have a look its going in for service in two weeks might get them to look at it if i cant see nothing.
Any idea how much a new speedo is???


Simon

A new speedo is probably around £150, Tux is probably right though, i would check the sensor cable first.

[andygtt]

sensor flashes as you rotate the wheel (as long as the battery is connected), if its not then sensor or wire is nackered.

[williams f1]

Thanks to everyone

[AMG Merc]

TuxMan said:

Normaly it's the sender wire at the wheel end , it cracks , very unusual to be the speedo !!

Agreed - agreed

Factory part glued in - needs drilling out. Newer type screws in.