the speedo hand is shaking a bit while driving in any speed, just started recently.

Is it the mech./electric which would need some cleaning? I've had that with my old car.

or is it that the speedo is just afraid of showing the real figures when I drive

thanks for any help

 

I dont know if it's an electric on manual speedo, but if its cable driven from the transmission this can be casued if the cable has a sharp bend in it. Has the g/box or anything been out recently?

HTH

 

It depends on the age of the car, I think they were mechanical upto 96 then electronic.

If its mechanical then either a fraying cable or a worn cog in the gearbox where it picks up the drive.

Cables are quite cheap but fiddley to fit the drive cogs are really easy to fit (I did one on a Micra - cost £30).

If its electronic I'd be guessing but I'd say faulty sender or dial.

Hope this is of some help.

Chris

 

Rob,
Yours is mechanical!

 

mine does the same mate and has done for over a year..!!

Dan

 

well thanks for the update

it's nothing which worries me, just thought if it's an easy and fast fix that I'll do it

well I'll wait when it gets worst

cheers ppl

 

The pickup on the gearbox is most likely to need cleaning and re-lubing

 

can someone point me where the sensor/pick up is so I don't have to follow the line all the way.

damn I'm lazy but hey what the scoobynet is for

 

Mine is under the left hand side of the intercooler as you look at the engine.... it is attached to the gear box....

Look for the gear box dip stick then look back towards the rear of the car where you can see the gear box and you should be able to see it.

Dan

 

cool, if I manage to get out of the bad b4 the dask I'll have a look

 

just a quick comment on this one, if you're removing the cable from the gearbox be sure to ensure that the end of the cable is aligned with the 'female' part in the gearbox otherwise it's a b4rsteward getting the plastic thread on the cable-side to line-up properly. It's easy to start turning but the threads jam up v.quickly (TIGHT) if it's misaligned and it becomes a b4gger all of a sudden.

Just thought I'd chip in with that cos I had to do this job when I put my converter in on my MY93WRX and it was a bit 'fiddly' to say the least! Totally do-able though.....

Cheers
Alex