Loss of speedo 1998 1.8

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Mike.H. - 29 Mar 2006 23:45 GMT

My speedo drops out from time to time for a few miles then will suddenly
come back,sometimes I lose the mileage recorder as well ,just shows
horizontal bars.Any clues to the cause of the problem would be appreciated.
Mike.H.

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ford_technical_ - 30 Mar 2006 00:31 GMT

renew the vehicle speed sensor at the back of the gearbox

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Chris Whelan - 30 Mar 2006 08:12 GMT

> My speedo drops out from time to time for a few miles then will suddenly
> come back,sometimes I lose the mileage recorder as well ,just shows
> horizontal bars.Any clues to the cause of the problem would be
> appreciated.
> Mike.H.

If you Google in this NG for VSS or vehicle speed sensor you will find lots
of information, including links to "DIY" pages.

Sometimes just the connector to it needs cleaning up, allegedly. Sadly, it
didn't help me!

The sensor is difficult to reach. You need to raise the front then access it
from underneath.

Bottom line - 24UKP and a fiddly 45minute job, or about 100UKP to a dealer.

Replacement sensors are improved. I replaced mine over a year ago and all is
well.

HTH

Chris

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Mike.H. - 01 Apr 2006 18:13 GMT

> My speedo drops out from time to time for a few miles Clipped

Any clues to the cause of the problem would be appreciated.

> Mike.H.

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Many thanks for your help
Mike.H.

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