Speedo Doesnt work - Page 2

SHISVX · #16 02-25-2002, 11:05 PM

just having to deal with my mechanic, they think they nailed the problem. it is the box within the box that sits in the middle of the trans that turns the wheels hooked up to the speedo.... blah!!!!! i guess he explained it to me that way cuz i'm a girl.

but what are you gonna do. now they are telling me that it is going to be a 3day job to get to the root of my problem... hopefully you don't have the same problem i do.. just thinking about it, i am going through withdrawl
goodluck

#17 02-25-2002, 11:08 PM

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Originally posted by SHISVX
just having to deal with my mechanic, they think they nailed the problem. it is the box within the box that sits in the middle of the trans that turns the wheels hooked up to the speedo.... blah!!!!! i guess he explained it to me that way cuz i'm a girl. but what are you gonna do. now they are telling me that it is going to be a 3day job to get to the root of my problem... hopefully you don't have the same problem i do.. just thinking about it, i am going through withdrawl
goodluck

I'm trying to figure out in my head what the real intepretation of that "girl explination" version of the problem. I think they might be referring to the VSS. Beav or aredub, any thoughts?

-Mike

Beav · #18 02-25-2002, 11:19 PM

I'm with you, I'd be checking the output from the VSS (actually I would have checked that before ordering in a speedo head.)

I'd seriously consider telling them to put the old speedo back in and getting the car as far away from them as possible. If you feel like they're patronizing you now, wait until they start explaining the bill to you. I'm sorry but there's absolutlely no reason for anyone to treat their customers like that.

A quick course on electric speedos: A gear driven sending unit in the transmission sends an electric impulse to the speedo head which is converted into needle motion. First item to check when confronted with an inop electric speedo is the output from that sensor (VSS - vehicle speed sensor.) If there is a signal, recheck it at the speedo, if it still has a signal replace the speedo head.

If there was no signal from the VSS, remove it and check it for a signal by turning it by hand. If you get a signal now there's a problem with the portion of the transmission that spins the sensor. If no signal is present when spun by hand replace the sensor. It's pretty much cut and dried. Then again I'm assuming they've taken the time to check the fuse and wiring.

Beav

MoreIBNR · #19 02-26-2002, 06:11 AM

Where in Jersey are you and what dealer are you dealing with?

Aredubjay · #20 02-26-2002, 08:52 AM

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Originally posted by SHISVX
now they are telling me that it is going to be a 3day job to get to the root of my problem... hopefully you don't have the same problem i do.. just thinking about it, i am going through withdrawl

Take heart! I'm on day 21 without my car.

SHISVX · #21 02-26-2002, 11:49 AM

Aredubjay-i pity you... that is worse than pulling the JD from the alcoholic

MoreIBNR-i live in warren county NJ. i live by hackettstown, mansfield, and washington-about 30 mins from easton, PA

about about my blabber-auto guys see girl and automatically think car stupid. i can't help it that junk is what they told me

#22 02-26-2002, 11:52 AM

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Originally posted by Beav
I'm with you, I'd be checking the output from the VSS (actually I would have checked that before ordering in a speedo head.)

I'd seriously consider telling them to put the old speedo back in and getting the car as far away from them as possible. If you feel like they're patronizing you now, wait until they start explaining the bill to you. I'm sorry but there's absolutlely no reason for anyone to treat their customers like that.

A quick course on electric speedos: A gear driven sending unit in the transmission sends an electric impulse to the speedo head which is converted into needle motion. First item to check when confronted with an inop electric speedo is the output from that sensor (VSS - vehicle speed sensor.) If there is a signal, recheck it at the speedo, if it still has a signal replace the speedo head.

If there was no signal from the VSS, remove it and check it for a signal by turning it by hand. If you get a signal now there's a problem with the portion of the transmission that spins the sensor. If no signal is present when spun by hand replace the sensor. It's pretty much cut and dried. Then again I'm assuming they've taken the time to check the fuse and wiring.

Beav

Beav -
Wonderful explination. I feel like an expert now. Thanks buddy.

-Mike

MoreIBNR · #23 02-26-2002, 09:13 PM

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Originally posted by SHISVX
Aredubjay-i pity you... that is worse than pulling the JD from the alcoholic

MoreIBNR-i live in warren county NJ. i live by hackettstown, mansfield, and washington-about 30 mins from easton, PA

about about my blabber-auto guys see girl and automatically think car stupid. i can't help it that junk is what they told me

I'm in Randolph, about 30-40 minutes from Hackettestown. SVX_Commuter is in Port Murray.

We'll have to arrange for a mini-meet sometime.

SHISVX · #24 02-27-2002, 12:22 PM

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Originally posted by MoreIBNR

I'm in Randolph, about 30-40 minutes from Hackettestown. SVX_Commuter is in Port Murray.

We'll have to arrange for a mini-meet sometime.

i got a friend in califon with a svx too. what color is SVX_Commuter's car, i've seen a burgandy and a grey one in hackettstown. my friend and i both have pearl but mine has a spoiler, his don't. i don't see why not? if the two of you are going to the meeting in PA in april, we can march on down together! just let me know.

Kelli

Aredubjay · #25 02-27-2002, 12:31 PM

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Originally posted by SHISVX

i got a friend in califon with a svx too. what color is SVX_Commuter's car, i've seen a burgandy and a grey one in hackettstown. my friend and i both have pearl but mine has a spoiler, his don't. i don't see why not? if the two of you are going to the meeting in PA in april, we can march on down together! just let me know.

Kelli

My car was originally sold in Hackettstown, PA.

SHISVX · #26 02-27-2002, 02:19 PM

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Originally posted by Aredubjay

My car was originally sold in Hackettstown, PA.

i'm talking Hackettstown NJ.... i didn't know that there was a Hackettstown PA. Where bouts in PA is it?

Kelli

Aredubjay · #27 02-27-2002, 02:46 PM

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Originally posted by SHISVX

i'm talking Hackettstown NJ.... i didn't know that there was a Hackettstown PA. Where bouts in PA is it?

Kelli

EEK, I may have mispoken. I have to look at my Carfax report again . . . when I get home. I thought it was Hackettstown. Oh well. So much for trying to be kindred.

SHISVX · #28 02-27-2002, 02:52 PM

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Originally posted by Aredubjay

EEK, I may have mispoken. I have to look at my Carfax report again . . . when I get home. I thought it was Hackettstown. Oh well. So much for trying to be kindred.

no fault here silly!

you're still the man

Kelli

Aredubjay · #29 02-27-2002, 02:54 PM

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Originally posted by SHISVX

no fault here silly! you're still the man

Kelli

BTW, does your friend's donor-mobile have a gray, in-great-shape, fabric panel for the sunroof. Mine has a nasty cigarette burn right in the middle from the previous owner. I've been trying to find a replacement. Just wondering.

SHISVX · #30 02-27-2002, 03:08 PM

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Originally posted by Aredubjay

BTW, does your friend's donor-mobile have a gray, in-great-shape, fabric panel for the sunroof. Mine has a nasty cigarette burn right in the middle from the previous owner. I've been trying to find a replacement. Just wondering.

this past owner wasn't blessed with a higher intelligance was he? Anyways, i don't think he would mind parting with it, i can at least ask. so far, for myself i gonna get him for a driver side speaker(i blew mine-already!) an antenna (maybe) and the driver side lock thingy(don't ask, i know what it looks like at least

) so since he doesn't smoke, i don't see him having a problem with his at anytime. i'll just make sure it's grey for you. i should be meeting up with him on sunday after i'm off of work and i'll ask him then.

happy to try to help!

Kelli