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[momos]

Howdees

doing about 65 down m6 today when speedo shoots up to 120 than to 0, then faffs about inbetween then gives up completley.
when I came off, the abs came on and handbrake light, which wasn't on
I called the RAC who noticed a wire was in the wrong way and had rubbed on the wheel so he taped it up but reckons it needs a new speedo cable....
doesn't make much sense to me...he said car was safe to drive, but i don't know how fast i'm going
is this going to be another expensive one..... after i buy baby stuff grrrrr
 

thanks!

[Nosebolt]

for a short term fix, most sat navs can display speed, it doesnt react as quick as a speedo but will let you know if your speeding

[momos]

aw thanks NB, but mines kinda clockwork, even thinks planet is flat....
will get rob to double check tho

oh and now my old friend engine light is on
booooo
it like blackpool illuminations!

ops edit, i can have speed screen or road screen but not at same time

[Mike Pavelin]

The speed sensor is in the rear diff so is unlikeley to be rubbing on a wheel.

[momos]

I will take a picture of the patch up he did on the abs wire on the front, he reconed that because that had gone through it tripped/shorted the dash... also handbrake light permanently on.
pics to follow
thanks

[scrw]

sure its not a brake wear sensor (dunno if KJs ave em) but cut wire on front hub and a brake warning light sorta point to it

[Bishops Finger]

You got it sorted Momos???

[momos]

no m8, really pissed off
no-one has a diagnostic, ones that do want want upto 50quid to 'look at it'
skint and now cheapfest is looking iffy

the cable was the abs, and handbrake combined, must have gone right thru caus lights still on after battery disconect.
brickwalls!

aparently mechanically its fine......just no speed....but surley i'm right to be cautious driving it?

[tim_aka_tim]

Do this... http://www.lostkjs.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1714
Report back the codes.

[momos]

Cheers Tim, tried but nothing, will try again later
took it to specialist lesuire today just to make sure its ok until i can fix it, booked it in for next wed....this might turn into a few visits, nice guy tho
thanks!

[Mike Pavelin]

If the wire to the ABS sensor is damged you will need a new sensor, this would account for the red brake failure light and ABS light being on. It's a bit odd that the speedo doesn't work, though as it works off the rear sensor in the diff (which is a common failure) so you could have 2 faults. It's perfectly safe to drive, though, although remember you have no ABS if the warning light is on.

[momos]

well i got the P0500
Quote 'P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction '
guessed as much!!!
oh well thanks anyways, fingers crossed for wed.

[momos]

Well...it needs 2 abs sensors and a new speedo sensor, £120 parts alone, day job at most....
engine light went out briefly, back on now
guys at sl were great.

need to find a kidney to sell...

[tim_aka_tim]

Well...it needs 2 abs sensors and a new speedo sensor, £120 parts alone, day job at most....

1 hour to change the parts and 7 hours to drink tea. And you can get those parts from the USA for $120 delivered.

[momos]

noooooo.... they are over an hour an away so i stay and watch them on cctv  and read mags.
to be honest, there is nowhere else round here, i've been shafted by others,so if it means taking it to somewhere i trust then i'll have to deal with it
i know its dearer, but its no good having a jeep if it cant be fixed/serviced or repaired.
even the rac guy made it worse by taping all 4 wires together another f'kin botch.
does no-one now how to fix these effin things
i hardly have anything left to sell
harumf

ooo shooting stars is on!!!

[tim_aka_tim]

ooo shooting stars is on!!!

I hate you. I never get to see any proper funny shows any more.

[Bishops Finger]

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[/quote]

1 hour to change the parts and 7 hours to drink tea. And you can get those parts from the USA for $120 delivered.
[/quote]

Jobs a good un then Momos...obviously TAT didn't cost in the hassle factor...SL may be  pricy bu if they fix ya Jeep..... :greggmo:trit in mFair

[MOCAJ]

translation required 

[momos]

hehe

even if i had some one tell what bits i do need, i'd still need a jeep savvy to put em in...!!
how do Mocaj!

Tim, isn't there something like BBC i player in us, i'm sure you could get it, it was ace!

[momos]

falling out with Funbus

new ABS, transmission and engine speed sensor, still no speedo and ABS light is still on.
I've asked them to keep my old parts and don't have to pay till next time I go over (£230ish in total), when we do they will take it to dealer to plug in ABS diagnostic to turn off light and speedo should work again.
We shall see.
Lostkj's is down so can't check
grumble

[gazjeep]

Fingers crossed Momsy 

[Dave69]

you know you need to sell it and buy a facelift cherokee

[momos]

that bastard ungrateful funbus has more bastard problems now, on way down swindon way and theres a new noise, a knocking noise coming from wheel or axle or f*ing somewhere i can't see
rang rac extended my thing which i am cancelling tomorow the gits wanted me to wait till tomorow....24 hours later

tired and frigtened to drive the git
back to SL at some point to add up more on my list
grrrrrrr


on a lighter note Knutsford services do Krispy Kremes now yipeee!
and Alice in chains new one rocks 

[isle of man]

Careful when you see the Mafia!!!!!

[momos]

I already met it, it was chatting up a dirty landy

hehehe, your prizes are in it