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308 Speedo works intermitently?

Discussion in '308/328' started by Dino246gt, Sep 21, 2008.

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  1. Dino246gt

    Dino246gt Formula 3

    Mar 26, 2007
    1,038
    Winnipeg, Manitoba,
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    Dennis Ezmerlian
    Hi, my speedo just started stopping, then working again, then stop, then work, while I was driving, what's up?
     
  2. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

    Dec 8, 2004
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    Jimmie
    Its telling you to use the search function to help you figure out the fix
     
  3. BAturb

    BAturb Formula Junior

    Nov 14, 2007
    550
    Australia
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    Allan
    I had a similar problem in my mondial qv, it turned out to be a faulty sensor in the gearbox, replaced it and no problems
     
  4. Jerry Fisher

    Jerry Fisher Karting

    Nov 1, 2003
    75
    If its not the sensor, send it in to Pal Alto for a rebuild. Known problem. Big PIA to R and R
     
  5. ducowti

    ducowti Formula 3

    Jan 27, 2008
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    David
    But don't make my mistake and after testing one thing assume it's the speedo. I blew a $75 bench test fee + a chunk to FedX it coast to coast for nothing. Oh yeah + a new sensor that's sitting on a shelf as a spare I guess. My case turned out to be a simple connectivity issue - the engine wiring harness connection was loose. How 'bout that :rolleyes:
     
  6. Mr. Nice Guy

    Mr. Nice Guy Formula Junior

    Apr 11, 2007
    301
    Southern NH
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    Eric
    #6 Mr. Nice Guy, Sep 21, 2008
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    I had the exact same thing happen on my 308QV - turned out to be a bad speed sending unit. It's a very simple replacement - just jack up the back end - crawl under... it's easy to spot. The only thing you'll need is some sort of a tool to remove and replace the new one w/o crimping the wire. I made my own out of a 32mm socket (you can find easily at AutoZone or PB) - I simply used a grinder to create a slot for the wires.

    I've included pics of the sensor and socket... good luck! Oh - one more thing,... don't use the numbers on the sensor I'm showing... it's actually for a testarossa (note it has a different pig-tail connector, I ended up having to splice my old one back on!)
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  7. Dino246gt

    Dino246gt Formula 3

    Mar 26, 2007
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    Dennis Ezmerlian
    Now that I think about it, it started this just after I replaced the bulbs, so maybe I'll pull the instrument cluster out again, and check electrical connections? That might be it?
     
  8. Mr. Nice Guy

    Mr. Nice Guy Formula Junior

    Apr 11, 2007
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    Eric
    That's where I'd start!
     

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