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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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Right i need help!

my speedos not working, it packed up the other week on route to scotland,

It hasn't done the usual and dissconected its self from the gear box, or snapped the cable, so it looks like it may b a problem with the speedo dive in the gearbox, any1 ever had this happen to them? and can u still but the drive thing from ford
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Tev
Right i need help!

my speedos not working, it packed up the other week on route to scotland,

It hasn't done the usual and dissconected its self from the gear box, or snapped the cable, so it looks like it may b a problem with the speedo dive in the gearbox, any1 ever had this happen to them? and can u still but the drive thing from ford
got the exact same problem with mine at the moment; its connected correctly in the box and correctly connected at the back of the dials. Luckily i have a spare drive so i'll let you know how i get on
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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got the exact same problem with mine at the moment; its connected correctly in the box and correctly connected at the back of the dials. Luckily i have a spare drive so i'll let you know how i get on
cheers fella
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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Mine packed up as it had a tight spot in it. Thought I had fixed it then it would jam again.
I got another one and swapped speedos after correcting the milage to match my cars. Was quite straightforward

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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by AndyPen
Mine packed up as it had a tight spot in it. Thought I had fixed it then it would jam again.
I got another one and swapped speedos after correcting the milage to match my cars. Was quite straightforward


my speedos working fine, i attached a cordless drill to the speedo cable to check everthing was how it should b
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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Good news that - Hows the cable then mate - at all hot near the turbo?
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 05:11 AM
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Matt Lewis does cables if needed, 01922 692424.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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Good news that - Hows the cable then mate - at all hot near the turbo?
cables absolutly fine fella
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Matt Lewis does cables if needed, 01922 692424.
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