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simpsonm
28-11-2003, 11:12 PM
Anyone had this stop working?

Mine has just stopped, all other dials are OK.

zedy1
28-11-2003, 11:18 PM
things to check

connection at gearbox
speedo conver km to miles rear of dash
speed itself

simpsonm
29-11-2003, 11:02 AM
Is the gear box connection easily accessible?

I take it I have to take the dash out for the KPH - MPH convertor.

Nick VR4
29-11-2003, 11:56 AM
Yeah mine stopped working just after i got the car
Its a small box that converts klm to mph
Garage replaced this foc takes about 20 mins
Dont think there expensive :D

simpsonm
29-11-2003, 12:00 PM
Nick was this a dealer or local job?

Nick VR4
29-11-2003, 12:04 PM
Mits Dealer mate :)

zedy1
29-11-2003, 02:02 PM
you could try if its the converter all you need to do is connect the cut wire white with green stripe

simpsonm
07-01-2004, 01:09 PM
Had this repaired, around the £200 quid mark. Warranty paid it as well.

Nick Mann
07-01-2004, 02:04 PM
Phheeeewww. £200 to fix a speedo? whatever happened to the good old mechanical cable?

Good job it was under warranty....

simpsonm
07-01-2004, 09:32 PM
dealers 4 ya, robbing bleeders