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Ok my Lotus has only managed 16200 miles yet the second speedo has now packed up.
There is a mechanical whirring sound coming from the back of the dash. Has something likely come loose?
Is this a common problem?? The last one was replaced about three years ago with a brand new unit and all meticulously recorded, seems to be an ongoing issue.
Are there any better alternatives out there? Ie a decent aftermarket or later model version?
There is a mechanical whirring sound coming from the back of the dash. Has something likely come loose?
Is this a common problem?? The last one was replaced about three years ago with a brand new unit and all meticulously recorded, seems to be an ongoing issue.
Are there any better alternatives out there? Ie a decent aftermarket or later model version?
found this- I think is my problem so I will share as it will help others and save a large bill
'If you are getting stuck,eratic needle its likely the magnet on the end of the shaft is rubbing on the needle drum. To fix it remove the outer ring by gently prying out the flange on the back. The glass and the mechs can not be removed. Remove the screw that connects the spiral shaft to the odometer
Remove the screws that hold the back half on. You should now see the magnet and notice it can move back and forth. Tap it back to remove the play. At this point I would give the end a bit of a ding to stop it from comming lose again. (I didnt do this and so as from yesterday need to do it again). Take the chance to lube the shaft and put it all back together'
and to get out the speedo -
Easy, but Tricky as very Tight, easiest way is get your hand to the back of Speedo from Behind the Dash board this means laying on your back in Drivers footwell and removing speedo cable by turning threaded ring that attaches to rear of speedo anticlockwise.
Then you will fill a locking nut on the speedo thread this has to be removed by turning anti clockwise as well, this will allow a bracket to the speedo back to come off allowing speedo to come towards you through the front of fasia above steering wheel ,you will the notice to bulb leads going into the back of speedo these just pull out.
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'If you are getting stuck,eratic needle its likely the magnet on the end of the shaft is rubbing on the needle drum. To fix it remove the outer ring by gently prying out the flange on the back. The glass and the mechs can not be removed. Remove the screw that connects the spiral shaft to the odometer
Remove the screws that hold the back half on. You should now see the magnet and notice it can move back and forth. Tap it back to remove the play. At this point I would give the end a bit of a ding to stop it from comming lose again. (I didnt do this and so as from yesterday need to do it again). Take the chance to lube the shaft and put it all back together'
and to get out the speedo -
Easy, but Tricky as very Tight, easiest way is get your hand to the back of Speedo from Behind the Dash board this means laying on your back in Drivers footwell and removing speedo cable by turning threaded ring that attaches to rear of speedo anticlockwise.
Then you will fill a locking nut on the speedo thread this has to be removed by turning anti clockwise as well, this will allow a bracket to the speedo back to come off allowing speedo to come towards you through the front of fasia above steering wheel ,you will the notice to bulb leads going into the back of speedo these just pull out.
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