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Speedo keeps dropping to 0

AdsBail92
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A couple of times now in the last couple of weeks while im driving the speedometer drops to 0 for a couple of minites then starts working again.

 

What will it be and is there a way of fixing without going to a garage?

 

Cars not moving until its sorted haha

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    You tried the test menu and done the gauge check?

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    2 causes, instrument cluster or more likely the speed sensor in the gearbox. can be difficult to get sensor out. 

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    Aye, the speed sensor can be a pig to get out.
    Tbh you're best off getting it done in a garage, they sometimes snap on removal and better them paying to fix a f*** up than you.

    Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

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    16 hours ago, Stoney871 said:

    Aye, the speed sensor can be a pig to get out.
    Tbh you're best off getting it done in a garage, they sometimes snap on removal and better them paying to fix a f*** up than you.

    Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
     

    Cheers Stoney. Will take it to a garage. Luckily a few pals work with cars so should get it done cheapish lol

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    had same problem but all  light came on  and then went dead   it turned out to be the electrical cluster, 

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