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89 messages, Last post on Oct 20, 2008 at 9:36 PM
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I've got an '89 Volvo in which, about two weeks ago the speedometer started flickering around wildly and then up and quit within a few hours. The odometer and trip odometer also went out simultaneously. I have removed the instrument cluster from the dash to check the connections and they all seemed fine with no corrosion. Put the dash back in, still nothing (didn't really expect much). Other weird symptom/evidence: when it is raining out or the road surface is otherwise very wet, the speedometer and odometer will come on and work perfectly, until it dries out again. This suggests to me that there is an exposed connection somewhere that water will improve electrical connectivity on enough to make it work briefly. I don't really know anything about how the car is wired, though, and I have some wiring charts that I got from an online database but they are confusing and difficult to read. Anyone have any thoughts or similar experiences?
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Replying to: yeti_herd (Jun 21, 2008 8:46 am) ------------------------------------------------------- Speedometer sensor, replacement Rigid back axle. * Cut and remove seal of lead. * Unplug connector. * Unscrew sensor. * Remove casing over fuel filler pipe on 4-door models, or the cover on the left hand side behind the wheel arch on 5-door models. * Break open the leaded box and unplug connector. * Remove the sensor lead, rubber sleeve, and clamps. * Clean the area around the sensor and unscrew it. * Replace sensor. * Fit new sensor. * Thread leaded wire through connector lid * Fit connector to sensor. * Pass the leaded wire through the lock on the connector and catch on the sensor. * Thread on a new lead weight and press together with pliers. * Fit the new leaded box and attach lid firmly. * Test. Speedometer sensor, replacement T2 760/780 1988-, Multi-link back axle 960 The sensors are placed differently for varying versions of differential. * Remove casing over fuel filler pipe or the cover on the left hand side behind the wheel arch. * Break open the leaded box and unplug connector. Remove lead to sensor, rubber sleeve, and clamps. * Clean the area around sensor and unscrew it. * Reassemble in reverse order. Oil new 0-ring before fitting. When fitting sensor, tighten to torque: 8 - 12 Nm (5.9 - 8.9 ft lb) . * Fit new leaded box and put on lid firmly * Test. |
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Dash lights go out, perhaps drive on rough road and come on again (about 4 times), dashboard lights work for few weeks and go out again. This time dash lights after about a week will not turn on. It's only the instrument cluster lights, radio and idiot lights work. On the Taurus/Sable thread read about 6 members that have the same exact problem. I would think there would a Technical Bulletin or recall on this for a 4-5 year old car. If this is one of those $5 part and $1,000 fix it issue, I'm dumping ford for ever. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. 
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| Maybe it's the fuse that causes the problem or the electrical wiring. I think it would help if you can see the diagram of the electrical wiring in your car | |
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| I just bought a saturn vue 2004, the background of the dasboard is lit but not the indicators needle what the he... could that be ??? | |
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