GrahamF

Can anyone offer a quick diagnosis on a lack of speedo reading accompanied by a Check Engine warning. Tick-over is erratic too, Its a UK MY98 with electronic dash. Is there a cable which could have 'fallen out' at the drive end? It happened suddenly, ie it was OK when I stopped last night (I think), but didn't work this morning.

Graham

scoobyboy

sounds like the sender unit in the gearbox i have changed a few and they will bring the check light on. get your local dealer to confirm it.

John H

Graham,
This happened to my car too.The speedo cable had come out of the back of the instument panel.The engine would also cut back the power when I was a bit heavy with the right foot. I was told there is a signal sent from the speedo to the ecu and without it the ecu uses a default setting. I can't verify this but do know when the speedo cable was reconnected all was well.
Hope this helps.
John 94WRX

scoobyboy

there is no cable on your model graham just a sender unit in the gearbox and a plug which is just about visable from the top.