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[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] Re: 85 SIII XJ6: Speedometer and related electrical problems
On 27 Feb 97 at 8:47, Norman Angerhofer wrote: > 1. The speedometer quit working. I have not looked over > connections, > but I have an oscilloscope at home, if that can help diagnose > problems. > > 2. The trip computer is acting real wacko and not registering > correct > instantaneous gas mileage. Miles driven is always zero. The trip computer gets it's distance-related numbers from the speed transducer on the rear of the transmission, as does the speedometer. I recently went through a process of determining what was wrong with mine. If you have the means, check the transducer by getting under the car and pulling the unit, spinning the drive while someone verifies speedometer movement. This is not a conclusive test, however. If the there is no movement, another check, also performed under the car, is to disconnect the transducer, and connect a pair of clip-leads to the chasis-side connections. Clip one clip-lead to a heavy screwdriver and the other to a file. Drag the screwdriver across the file while someone watches the speedo. If there is speedometer indicator movement, then you can reasonably assume the wiring and connections to the speedo (and trip computer) are good. The next logical step would be to replace the transducer. You can also disconnect either the trip computer or speedometer to ascertain whether either is dropping the signal. > > 3. I am hearing a click-click-click from the radio on all > stations, > clicks about a second apart. Only a real strong station will > mask the click noise. > > Can these three problems have a common source? > > I would appreciate any tips here, also tips on how to diagnose the > speedometer. > > Thanks, > Norman Angerhofer > angerhof@ptc.com > > '85 XJ6 SIII > '95 Mercury Villager LS Regards, Peter Morris References:
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