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18-07-2012, 02:14 PM | #1 | ||
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hey guys
my partner has an 2004 WP fiesta Lx and is having problems with the speedo....Every now and then the speedo will just die and then come back after a couple of gear changes or just by its self also was going up the expressway and the speedo died and the whole car shut off what would be the problem? Computer?? any help would be much appreciated! thanks |
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18-07-2012, 02:46 PM | #2 | ||
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speedo sender unit fault. ive seen a few do it
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18-07-2012, 03:18 PM | #3 | ||
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Perfect timing for this thread.... Happened identically to my wifes WP whilst on her way to work on a couple of occassions... Have now replaced the speedo sensor and so far, it has been trouble free for the past 4 days.!
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18-07-2012, 10:29 PM | #4 | ||
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Oh thanks for the quick feedback guys good to see im not the only person whos had this problem.....should be an easy fix then didn't wanna have to replace the computer or something much more expensive
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14-10-2012, 02:46 PM | #5 | ||
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I've had exactly the same thing happen. And my reverse sensor has died
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16-10-2012, 07:31 PM | #6 | ||
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Similar issue is common on the XR5 where the speedo dies and a few lights come on the dash.
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19-01-2013, 02:14 AM | #7 | ||
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Update- had the speedo sensor replaced and computer reset all working great now can actually do 110 with out the car turning off
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