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Instrument Cluster - Speedo - Whirring/screeching Noise: Is There A Link?

Evedy
Evedy
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Hi all,


My fiesta is causing me many troubles so please bear with me whilst I pour out
the details...


1. Instrument Cluster replacement due to immobiliser fault. 1 week later: immobiliser
came on whilst driving so it was returned to Ford but the fault did nit
reoccur.


2. First motorway drive - Speedo reading incorrectly; stuck at 50, stuck at 70,
dropped to 30 when stationary then moved to 70 and stayed there. When driving
the needle climbs at a reasonable speed.


3. Post motorway drive - Loud whirring/screeching sound from engine - sounded
like a belt movement. No change when revving - okay once cooled and driven
again for a shirt distance.



4. Didn't drive car for 2 weeks (involved in accident) - drive 10 miles to Ford
and cab hear screeching noise again. Revved (gas pedal to floor) and upon
calming there was a 'clunky' noise and then the normal engine/screeching belt
sound remained.


Any ideas? Am I unlucky or is it linked?



(Asking for advice as I go away on holiday tomorrow
and will not liaise with Ford for a week! Plus want insight as I think the
instrument cluster is faulty even if not the cause of both problems?)

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