Is it a common problem for speedo cables to fail on a 94 wrx import or is it more likely to have come undone some how

 

It may well have failed. Saying that though they are very easy to pull out, espiecially at the gearbox end. Shine a torch down between the intercooler and the exhaust downpipe, you should see it vertical from the gearbox. If it looks undisturbed try a short drive with the clocks removed to check if the cable turns.

 

I had one break on mine 1993, I thought it had detached from the conversion box at first but, when I took it out the inner cable had come apart. If yours is broken try Grade A or API

 

how long would it take to get the dash out to see and which bit do i disconect on the gear box there looks to be 2 orange bits with nuts under them one right on the box and one part way up a tube

 

doing the dash is only a 10 min job (instrument console only) access can be a bit tight though so expect a few scratches

 

Thought my cable had broken but it was the KPH to MPH converter that was broken so if it has one of them try it without
Neil

 

it dosnt have one who ever imported it just changed the clock face

 

At the gearbox end the cable goes into the one part way up the tube. The clocks are fairly easy to remove. Just remove four screws from the surround, this will give you access to the clocks, then similar again to remove clocks. You will also need to disconnect a few electrical connectors along the way. Be aware that the speedo cable is only just long enough and a slight tug too far will disconnect it again at the gearbox end. Its easier to connect the clocks first and then return to the gearbox and connect it there. If you do need to conect it from inside the car get on your back in the footwell and reach up.

 

Oh and when you reconnect it the cable may not line up gear first time, give it a good wiggle and it should find its home..