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Old 12-05-2015 | 04:27 PM
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I'm 100% sure my speedometer isn't reading properly! Is there anyway to check this other than driving alongside someone telling me my speed?

Am I right in thinking there's a sensor in the box that can be changed?
Can it be repaired of better buying a replacement?
Old 12-05-2015 | 04:28 PM
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I'm 100% sure my speedometer isn't reading properly! Is there anyway to check this other than driving alongside someone telling me my speed?

Am I right in thinking there's a sensor in the box that can be changed?
Can it be repaired of better buying a replacement?
Also my rev gauge jumps sometimes and is slow to pic up revs
Old 12-05-2015 | 04:32 PM
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you don't have an app in your smart phone? nokia drive or nokia maps on my lumia tells me my speed.
Old 12-05-2015 | 04:34 PM
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I try not to use my phone while driving mate

Jokes! I need to get it sorted mate can't keep checking my phone I only use it for calls n texts
Old 12-05-2015 | 04:49 PM
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use a sat nav
Old 12-05-2015 | 05:14 PM
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Would rather get the speedo fix! Instead of messing bout with a sat nav- phone every time I get in it
Old 12-05-2015 | 05:16 PM
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if running std wheels and tyres it will just need recalibrating, but if you have changed the wheels from OE it will throw it out
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Is it easy to recalibrate ?

Only had it 5 days n thinking of getting rid already ..... I must be mad,
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You asked if there is a way to check it, phone app or Tom tom type sat nav is way to check it. If it is then found to be out due to different wheels then recalibrate.

My 205 pug was out but it was out all the way around the speed range so I just popped the pointer off with two spoons and put it back on in correct place.
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Is it easy to recalibrate ?

Only had it 5 days n thinking of getting rid already ..... I must be mad,
Maybe that is to harsh I don't wan sell just got annoyed the mounts are gone on the box and the interior is stripped out and I have no idea were to start to refit all the sound stuff and carpet etc....
Old 12-05-2015 | 07:02 PM
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mate the gearbox mounts are dead easy as for the rest its all very easy too even for a novice as the frst is one of the easiest cars to strip and rebuild, you need to seek a specialist over speedo recalibration though
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Ok I think I'll do the mounts this week n do the interior wen I'm back of holiday! I'll keep u updated! Thanks for the support buddy
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Originally Posted by 1-PD
use a sat nav
Sat Nav will always show very accurate speeds and is a good way to check how well your speedo is reading. I was suprised that my speedo reading in my 2wd with 17inch wheels and 205/40/17 track day tyres was spot on at all speeds.
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Originally Posted by cossynut2
Sat Nav will always show very accurate speeds and is a good way to check how well your speedo is reading. I was suprised that my speedo reading in my 2wd with 17inch wheels and 205/40/17 track day tyres was spot on at all speeds.
exactly as its a way of testing or if you have to use as a back up
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Just be careful with GPS speed. It's slow to update, and depending on the system, may be affected by changes in altitude.
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I dont think altitude will be a issue in essex lol unless the QE2 bridge qualifys
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Lol yeah you right , no hills here mate, just multi-storey car parks , anyways replaced the mounts, quite easy! Pulling in a straight line and runs like a dream!
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