speedo funny problem
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
speedo funny problem
hi mates, hope you are all doing good.
my 90 c2 has a funny speedometer problem recently. it quit everyday in the morning when I start the car, I tried patting it, take it out and shake it, ensure the plug is connected. they wont help much.
however, the speedometer will get back to life after a period of time driving. say 10 15 mims drive.
so I bet it is not the gauge problem itself ? cuz I believe if it's mechanically problem then it should not be working at all.
I tried to check the dme relay but it doesn't help too.
the pulse sensor has been replaced last year ...( unless it has become faulty again ?) or loosen.
thanks for all advices.
Arthur
my 90 c2 has a funny speedometer problem recently. it quit everyday in the morning when I start the car, I tried patting it, take it out and shake it, ensure the plug is connected. they wont help much.
however, the speedometer will get back to life after a period of time driving. say 10 15 mims drive.
so I bet it is not the gauge problem itself ? cuz I believe if it's mechanically problem then it should not be working at all.
I tried to check the dme relay but it doesn't help too.
the pulse sensor has been replaced last year ...( unless it has become faulty again ?) or loosen.
thanks for all advices.
Arthur
#2
Burning Brakes
One of the relays in the fuse box (and I dont remember which one) has been known to cause this, try cleaning the contacts of the relays and reinserting them..also check connections at transmission/sender
#3
Instructor
Thread Starter
thanks for the advice but i've check most of them (relays) and they are fine.
still any possible ideas?
It's really funny to have the speedometer back in life after a 10-15 mins drive.
just before the speedometer come back to life (if i am driving 60mph+ , and the spoiler is deployed),i reckoned the " ! " sign will be shown for 1 sec.
thanks for all helps
x
still any possible ideas?
It's really funny to have the speedometer back in life after a 10-15 mins drive.
just before the speedometer come back to life (if i am driving 60mph+ , and the spoiler is deployed),i reckoned the " ! " sign will be shown for 1 sec.
thanks for all helps
x
#4
Burgled
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
clean the contacts real good on the back of the speedometer. They have been known to do this. they may look clean but it doesnt take much corrosion to make it not work.
#5
Arthur, try this thread. Seems to be a common problem.
https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...s-working.html
Good luck!
https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...s-working.html
Good luck!
#6
Instructor
Hi Arthur,
I just got this fixed yesterday, on my triptronic car is relay 52, the blue one inside the fusebox, I will get the part# for you tomorrow ( bed time now). Speedo was bouncy & worked intermitently.
On manual car is a different part#, if you have Adrian book, is in there in speedometer troubleshooting section.
I just got this fixed yesterday, on my triptronic car is relay 52, the blue one inside the fusebox, I will get the part# for you tomorrow ( bed time now). Speedo was bouncy & worked intermitently.
On manual car is a different part#, if you have Adrian book, is in there in speedometer troubleshooting section.
Last edited by jorijori; 02-17-2014 at 08:09 PM.
#7
Instructor
Part# is 964.618.220.00 & Type.911.co.uk has a used one for £35, new one is £175.
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#8
I'm in the same boat. First, I tried the ABS relay- no luck. Today, I thought I would fix the job with a frequency control unit (relay #52) and nothing. Abs light is on, speedometer doesn't work, odo frozen, and wing doesn't work. What to do next?
P.S. My car is a 92. I believe there is a difference in the 92+ cars with relays, etc.
P.S. My car is a 92. I believe there is a difference in the 92+ cars with relays, etc.
#10
Nordschleife Master
I'm in the same boat. First, I tried the ABS relay- no luck. Today, I thought I would fix the job with a frequency control unit (relay #52) and nothing. Abs light is on, speedometer doesn't work, odo frozen, and wing doesn't work. What to do next?
P.S. My car is a 92. I believe there is a difference in the 92+ cars with relays, etc.
P.S. My car is a 92. I believe there is a difference in the 92+ cars with relays, etc.
#11
Hopefully the OP can update this thread if and when he resolves the issue. Mine exhibited similar to what he describes but no ABS lights just dead ODO and spoiler light. Mysteriously went away and has been working since but afraid it may eventually resurface.
#14
Instructor
Hi,
Not the liner but you have to remove the wheels to access the speed sensors, they are bolted so you need to remove a single bolt on each sensor. They are behind the brake calipers, you will see a cable connected to it.
I say don't bother, the most likely culprit is relay R52.
Not the liner but you have to remove the wheels to access the speed sensors, they are bolted so you need to remove a single bolt on each sensor. They are behind the brake calipers, you will see a cable connected to it.
I say don't bother, the most likely culprit is relay R52.
#15
If the ABS light is fine when you fire up the engine but then comes on as soon as you drive off, all of your symptoms indicate a problem with the front left ABS sensor on the wheel hub, as that's the one that provides the signal for the odo on late cars and the signal for the spoiler light. Cleaning it might solve the problem but it's more likely that you'll have to replace it.