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    Fuel cut problem...





    Disclaimer: photo taken on closed private road actually was taken when the car was stopped!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Last edited by thestu; 22-12-2008 at 04:44 PM.

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    You're an idiot for posting that on a public forum.

    And my 4 door 1.7 would be able to go faster than that. I've never tried though.

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    my diesels faster
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    dude i was waiting for "your an idiot for posting that"
    then i was gunna post the next one



    me and jarred were doing 60 km/h when the speedo went psycho and went up to 160 and stayed there lol

    anyone know how to make the neddle go back to 0?

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    I never believe speedo photos unless i see the tacho as well. even then im skeptical.

    as for your stuck speedo problem i think you your first step would be to take the cluster out.....thats what i'd be doing..

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    Quote Originally Posted by AUC-05L View Post
    I never believe speedo photos unless i see the tacho as well. even then im skeptical.

    as for your stuck speedo problem i think you your first step would be to take the cluster out.....thats what i'd be doing..

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    BAHAHAH well i showed both!

    no kidding about taking it out...anyone got any idea how to actually fix these things?

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    Your engine is badly earthed and you have fused the needle return spring.

    Common issue. When there is no other earth on the motor the only return path for the current is up the speedo cable. Mechanics often blow up speedos this way if they've had the box or motor out and forget to re-attach the earth cable properly.

    You're going to need a new speedo. You also need to fix your engine earthing first.

    Lucky for you I've gots heaps of them


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