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    Speedometer

    Anyone had this stop working?

    Mine has just stopped, all other dials are OK.
    Subaru Legacy 2.5i SE
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    things to check

    connection at gearbox
    speedo conver km to miles rear of dash
    speed itself
    NO More VR4 for me, well ive still got the 6G

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    Is the gear box connection easily accessible?

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

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    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
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    Nick was this a dealer or local job?

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    Mits Dealer mate

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    you could try if its the converter all you need to do is connect the cut wire white with green stripe

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    Had this repaired, around the £200 quid mark. Warranty paid it as well.

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    Phheeeewww. £200 to fix a speedo? whatever happened to the good old mechanical cable?

    Good job it was under warranty....

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    dealers 4 ya, robbing bleeders

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