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Title: speedo and heater went dead lights wipers all dead.
Post by: so1o on 08 June 2004, 14:41

Two problems in one day. I was on the motorway sitting comfortably at 80 when i see the speed needle drop to zero.

Second problem is my heathers are knackered. Does not work at all? They were working a day ago but in the morning i jumped in to try them, no luck, dead.

Any help appreciated

Solo

Title: Re:speedo and heater went dead.
Post by: Blue MK2 on 08 June 2004, 15:24

i think it could be your speedo cable thats come loose from behind the clocks as this happens to mine (very bumpy suspension) :(

Title: Re:speedo and heater went dead.
Post by: dubslug on 08 June 2004, 16:46

or the cable has snapped??
has the resistor gone on the heater??

Title: Re:speedo and heater went dead.
Post by: so1o on 09 June 2004, 07:41

Hmmmmm will have a good look at all these things, bad luck comes in three's. My starter motors packed up aswell. The bolt holding the two leads snapped :(

Title: Re:speedo and heater went dead lights wipers all dead.
Post by: so1o on 11 June 2004, 06:12

Ok found a few more problems now. The wipers dont work nor do the headlights, dash lights up but headlights dont, beams work when stalk is pulled in. Is there a relay or something that could be blown that has stoppped all this from working. Seems as though most of the dash instruments dont work.

Chekd the cable behind the dash and its all connected up fine.

Any help?

Title: Re:speedo and heater went dead lights wipers all dead.
Post by: adyh on 11 June 2004, 11:09

Hmmm .... ignition key barrell ?

it doesnt sound like the main feed on ign 1 & 2 is working to the fuse box , but the main engine feed is  .

Title: Re:speedo and heater went dead lights wipers all dead.
Post by: so1o on 12 June 2004, 07:18

adyh....THIS MAN IS A GENIUS ;D. First thing i tried, spot on mate, new ignition barrel works perfectly.

Solo

Title: Re:speedo and heater went dead lights wipers all dead.
Post by: so1o on 13 June 2004, 07:59

That sorted the problem out but the speedo still dont work, any ideas people, the back is all connected up, cable has not snapped. I did notice that the bit behind the dash where the cable goes into looked a bit worn?

Title: Re:speedo and heater went dead lights wipers all dead.
Post by: dubslug on 13 June 2004, 14:56

disconnect it from the gear box and reconnect it again, worked for me

Title: Re:speedo and heater went dead lights wipers all dead.
Post by: so1o on 15 June 2004, 06:01

Cheers, worked a treat, the orange spindle thingy was loose or something.

Solo

Title: Re:speedo and heater went dead lights wipers all dead.
Post by: dubslug on 15 June 2004, 20:33

wahoo i helped lol,glad its sorted