Electrical gremlins - 89 100

[Pat Korach]

Dave

This happens to the speedo in my 89 200tq about once a month .  A temp. fix
for me is a
quick tap with my fist on the front of
the guages.  Works evey time to get the
speedo going.

Pat Korach
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave C." <conner at cfm.Ohio-State.edu>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 6:29 PM
Subject: Electrical gremlins - 89 100


> The patient is an 89 100 with automatic transmission, everything stock, no
> modifications to the wiring, no accidents, etc.
>
> Problem #1
> When I step on the brake pedal the brake lights come on like they are
> supposed to, but the left >front< parking light also comes on.
>
> This happens with or without the key in the ignition, etc.  When I have
the
> headlights/parking lights turned on everything appears to be normal, but
> when I push on the brake pedal the left front parking light becomes
> slightly brighter.  Can anyone suggest a likley cause?
>
>
> Problem #2
> Speedometer/odometer is intermittent.  Most of the time it works fine, but
> occasionally it doesn't work at all.  This is the electronic speedometer.
> I haven't looked for the cause yet.  I'm thinking the first step is to
> check the connector at the sensor on the trans ... not sure exactly where
> it is located.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.
> thanks,
> --------------
> Dave C.
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