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speedometer dead and flashing light
I just had my car fixed and yet another trouble pops up.
The speedometer called it quits yesterday. And when i start the car, the 'power' light flashes 16 times (16 short blinks) did this happen to anyone? |
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Re: speedometer dead and flashing light
Either the front speed sensor or the drive gears for it inside of the front diff.
Hopefully it's the speed sensor, do a search you'll find posts on how to diagnose the problem.
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Dave - 03 Baja - 92 SVX - 86 Brat - 08 OB 3.0 |
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Re: speedometer dead and flashing light
thanks a lot
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Re: speedometer dead and flashing light
I've got the 16 code but nothing else. I do notice that my mileage has changed, so I will have to yank into things this weekend to find out.
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The Worm _______________ June '91 Claret LSL #1733, Enkei RS-5's x 16", Original Paint, accompanied by Beautifully speckeled Front Bumper, Sony Audio Components, Small Car Shift Kit, "How to" Hood Lifts {Perfect}, "15 Minute Suspension Mod" Motorsport Floor Mats. Perma-Cool External T. Filter, New Front Axels {1/2008}. "Classic Radiators" unit "$36 coil alternative" and Tranny rebuild at 287k 8/2012 '05 Infinity G35 Coupe. No Mods, 33K Miles |
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Re: speedometer dead and flashing light
The 16 flashes on start up is not a code. It means that there are Transmission error codes stored and you need to go through the process of getting them.
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Re: speedometer dead and flashing light
well, not far from it, my front diff is broken
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Re: speedometer dead and flashing light
that's exactly what happened to me.
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Kenneth 1997 Subaru SVX LSi "Svetlana" #185 of 640 - 09/1996 - Polo Green Pearl - 34k miles 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT - Horizon Blue Pearl - 17k miles 2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT - Pure White - 2.6k miles 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited EV - Ceramic White - 30k miles |
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Re: speedometer dead and flashing light
Car's been sitting for almost two weeks, just when summertime is here..aaarg I need to fix it asap.
I need to know if the drivetrain from a 92 5sp legacy will work on my car, my friend would let the whole car go for cheap..that or a 98 5sp forester |
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Re: speedometer dead and flashing light
Either one will work
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Re: speedometer dead and flashing light
That is awesome
are the driveshafts compatible? I heard you haev to shorten it by 2 inches or something like that.. |
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Re: speedometer dead and flashing light
actually you need to lengthen it by around that much
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ok , I found a 400$ legacy, all rusted but mechanics okay..
Around how much will it cost to have the job done? |
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If you do that, and know someone who can weld just a bit, it is all pretty straight forward. |
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