TVR Chimaera Speedo and Tachometer *repair advice*

[brubaker19]

For a couple of years my Speedo hasn’t registered until about 25 mph (I understand it’s a common fault) but when the tachometer started to do an intermittent random dance during travel I decided to get both fixed.

My mechanic took them out of the dash and I decided to send them to Speedy Speedos (aka Speedy Cables). They phoned me yesterday to tell me they don’t *repair* these anymore because they can’t get the parts and stand over them. The only option was to convert the Speedo counter to digital. As an aside it will take 20 weeks

All that notwithstanding my question I guess is what do you think about changing to digital. Trevor is absolutely original and my gut is to try to keep him that way.

Also I’ve heard mixed reports about other repair companies but if anyone has had good experiences with them I’d love a sound recommendation.

Any other thoughts or comments appreciated.

Many thanks

Peter

[brubaker19]

Thanks very much. Yeah if I go for the electronic version it would be just replacement into the original dial. I think I’ll just have to suck it in and go for it. Speedy Speedos want to know what type the *sensor* is? I wouldn’t even know where to look and the car won’t drive without the instruments as they are clearly part of the ignition circuit. Any advice appreciated.

Peter

[brubaker19]

I always appreciate the help and expertise of fellow TVR owners. You guys are amazing. Couple of things to point out and then I need someone to actually just tell me what to do next.

My expertise is limited to tinkering, so I will freely admit some of the suggestions I don't even understand. I also have a young family and not much free time.
The only TVR mechanic in Northern Ireland closed up shop last year, so I'm struggling there.
I have a wife who wants me to sell the car because 'its been nothing but trouble'.
Trevor is now in my garage (she won't start without either the tacho or speedo) - well that's what the mechanic told me.
My bits are currently with Speedy Speedos.

I actually feel overwhelmed by this. Since I've had Trevor (nearly 10 years now) he's had been subject to a court case, had full body off chassis repair, been resprayed and nearly burn out. He's a survivor, but I honestly don't know what to do next.

Do I get the instruments back from Speedies and get the garage just to put them in (as is) and try to solve the issue with a new speed sensor?
Do I get them serviced first by another company now they are out - getting them out by a mechanic was a hassle.

I honestly don't know what to do and advice is appreciated,

Peter

[brubaker19]

Yeah it’s expensive to get to the mainland.

I’ve tried a couple of folks and none wanted to service the tacho so I’ve gone to caerbont (the manufacturer) to see if they will do it. I’ll feedback to the forum as it might be useful if others have similar problems in the future.