Speedo problem in Classic

My Classic's speedo is not working so I've got hold of an identical instrument panel from another Classic and swapped them, but it still doesn't work.

I suppose it's possible the new instrument panel has the same fault, but logic says it's at least as likely that there's something else in the speedo system that might be fecked further up the line.

Where is the best place to look next?

Is it a electronic or cable driven unit? if electronic try geabox speed sender, or if cable try same but i would put a flap of tape on end of cable take for drive and see if it turns. if not then check see if broken by turning it fron gearbox end. if ok it the box sender, if not it the cable

Sorry, should have said, it's electronic. Will try and find speed sensor Thanks

Ron Uminium said:

Sorry, should have said, it's electronic. Will try and find speed sensor Thanks

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Tis in same place as cable goes into Transfer Box.

Speed sensor is most likely. If you drive the Rangie and the EFI warning light comes on, and the idle is playing up then almost certainly speed sensor.

Ron Uminium said:

Sorry, should have said, it's electronic. Will try and find speed sensor Thanks

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They usualy in the side of the box. might be worth ckecking and cleaning the contacts first as could just by corroded up. or check for continuity

redhand said:

Tis in same place as cable goes into Transfer Box.

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Nearly! Speed sensor is fixed to the inside face of the passenger side chassis rail next to (well pretty much) the transfer box.

hoo sorry I assumed it'd be same as me disco.. Serves me right for making assumptions.


Bloody weird things them Rangies :doh:

redhand said:

Bloody weird things them Rangies :doh:

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So are their owners

True mine only works well when there's a full moon !

cable (like a normal speedo cable but 12 inches long)to speed transducer..where they said it is.~(under car).then speedo transducer itself..then speedo "relay".(thats under dash rhs kick panel,its white)..then wiring between them..