Strange Speedometer issue

[renson 0]

The past 2 days i have developed a strange Speedo fault, yesterday morning it wasn't working but then i used the car at lunchtime yesterday it was fine.

 

Had a poke about after work and the gearbox sensor seemed loose so i cleaned and tightened that up, on the way home and for a couple of trips last night it was fine. Then it was playing silly buggers again this morning reading zero then going to 20 after a couple of miles and then seemed to snap into life and work (ish) although slowly changing. It seems like a connection fault somewhere so i will check the connections on the gearbox again and also take the clocks out tonight to check the connection on the back.

 

My question is where can you buy a speedo sensor for the gearbox? I couldn't see them on AVS. GSF or ECP. Is this a dealer only part?

 

Thanks,

 

Darren

[Supercharged 2]

Probably dealer only but a cheap enough part - had to replace mines years ago because of the same issue

 

They usually break / get damaged by garages changing clutches but worth checking wiring and also the earth on the gearbox

[Critical_Mass 10]

Mine started off like this. The speedo would be irratic and sometimes not work at all. This has developed into the whole instrument cluster not working then suddenly after 5 mins of driving itd start working, flashing lights and all - as if the ignition just been turned on. Even the MFA button didnt work. Now its just the fuel/temp guage will stop working whilst driving. V odd.

 

My point was, this is how mine started, but arent sure if its a knackered instrument cluster or ingition switch or something else.

[renson 0]

well its working again now lol. I'm going to check all the connections in a bit and see how it goes for a few days and if its still a problem i'll go to vw then. I have a spare cluster if its a worse case situation. Just god dam annoying!!!!!!!!

 

Thanks for the replys guys :)

[james153 0]

Mine did this when It got water in the connection, worth a thought..