hi i noticed today when removing the speedo cable that its been bodged together using tape could this cause a problem? im currently suffering from a hesitation could this affect it ive read in previous posts cars going into limp mode when theres problems with the speedo cable? i realise these came in two peices but this doesnt look right heres a picture

 

Looks a bit rough mate

Mine came off and caused a CEL and put me into limp mode, don't know if it defo would cause your hesitation but i would replace the gearbox to convertor part just to be sure

 

yeah it sure doesnt look to clever but just forked out for a new clutch & gearbox so it will have to stay like it for the meanwhile, is the converter the sliver block & do both upper & lower cables screw into that then? how are they removed? the speedo seems to work alright flutters slightly but not seeing no cel, wondered if the connection wasnt tight as it just dropped out it could cause it to go in & out of limp mode giving the hesitation, cheers mark

 

Yeah the silver box is the convertor, my cables just push on same as on the back of the clocks

Could possibly cause a bit of flutter on the speedo but think if you where going into limp you would get a CEL.

 

cheers for the advice mate i shall bodge it back & get it replaced soon as

 

jst had exactly the same problem , and on my as soon as i floor it is jolts and cuts the power in the higher rev range , i took it out and put a clip on it as it was missing but still got the same poblem bad times

 

Have you tried resetting the ECU

 

yer tried that , seemed ok fora while then , again gave it the beans and the same power cut , its wierd

 

My 1993 WRXRA has done the same. I am going to change the bottom part near the gearbox. As I quick fix to keep me off Limp mode. I put the male end, (which clips into the gear box end ) in my electric drill. Have the car running and then start the drill. If this end of the cable is not broken, it will take it off limp mode for a while, some times days. It puts the check engine light out. You should also see the speedo needle move slightly, this will show you which part of the cable is ok or broken.