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Old 15-04-2006, 09:18 PM
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has any 1 any idea what a speed sensor picks up on inside the gearbox. have been told it might be bolts
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Old 16-04-2006, 12:32 AM
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What car??? Speed sensors are usually external devices, and read notches on an in-built trigger wheel.
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As above it depends on the car. Some use the speedo drive gear, others a gear from within the gearbox itself. My guess would be bolt pickup is the least likely.
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