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General => General Technical => Topic started by: dan_miles86 on March 08, 2009, 12:59:04 PM

Title: Dodgy Speedo
Post by: dan_miles86 on March 08, 2009, 12:59:04 PM
I\'m still trying to buy myself an RX7.
 
Went to look at one yesterday and the Speedo seems to be playing games.
 
Seems to peak at the right figure but then just drop of.
 
Is it likely to be bodged KPH/MPH converstion?
 
Dodgy VSS?
 
Just a loose connection?
 
Thanks for your advice in advance :)
Title: Dodgy Speedo
Post by: m1tch on March 08, 2009, 01:53:42 PM
Is this for an FC or FD? I think the FD speedos have this as a known issue.
Title: Dodgy Speedo
Post by: dan_miles86 on March 08, 2009, 03:05:07 PM
Thanks, yes it is an FD.
 
Is there a known issue/fix?
 
Thanks again
Title: Dodgy Speedo
Post by: Timmy on March 08, 2009, 03:16:49 PM
The capacitors/supressors blow in them, common fault. Easy enough just to get a good second hand one, i think it have 2 working one lying about somewhere if you need one.
Title: Dodgy Speedo
Post by: dan_miles86 on March 08, 2009, 04:57:05 PM
Thanks Timmy.
 
How much would you want for one and what is involved in doing the replacement.
 
Thanks,
Dan.
Title: Dodgy Speedo
Post by: Timmy on March 08, 2009, 05:25:29 PM
Probably £15 + p&p i think. It\'s not to difficult you remove the plastics than remove the cluster. Than you can swap it over to brass bolts hold it on to the cluster. Just a bit fiddley.
Title: Dodgy Speedo
Post by: dan_miles86 on March 17, 2009, 02:50:08 PM
Well bought the car now so need to get this sorted. Could you drop me an email dan at kitesurfphotos dot com with your paypal details.
 
Cheers.
Title: Dodgy Speedo
Post by: dan_miles86 on March 19, 2009, 06:27:43 PM
Still no email :( Would love to get this sorted out so I can see how fast I\'m going!

All the warning lights seem to come on at the same time the speedo goes weird, still sound like im replacing the right part?

Thanks
Title: Dodgy Speedo
Post by: Timmy on March 19, 2009, 07:09:37 PM
Sorry didn\'t see this. I can\'t send it till monday tho as i\'m busy this weekend. I just gotta try and find them as i can;t remember where i left them.
Title: Dodgy Speedo
Post by: dan_miles86 on March 19, 2009, 07:15:12 PM
OK thats great, would love to fit one eve next week so can have it ready for the weekend. Just drop me an email with your paypal details and will send over payment. Cheers.
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