Re: Speedometer problem '865KCSQT

[Kneale Brownson <knotnook@traverse.com>]

I've not experienced speedo problems (well, not with my Audi automobiles,
anyway), Ben, but from what I've read here repeatedly, there often is a
mechanical component to the operation of the head, even if it's responding
to electronic signals.  Seems gears inside slip out of their original
location and then nothing happens.  Repair descriptions in the archives (if
you can locate them) indicate what's needed to set the gears back in place
and then fasten them for a secure repair.


At 12:39 PM 8/12/99 -0400, Swann, Benjamin (BSWANN) wrote:
>
>The '86 CSQT I've been trying to get on the road almost went through 
>MD inspection.  Turns out the speedometer stopped working on my wasy 
>to get it inspected.  I noticed when driving back it started working 
>again, and then later, quit working again.  
>
>Looking at Bently, it is not like the old cable speedos, but has a 
>speed sensor sending unit on the trans. and is electronic.  I'll 
>certainly follow the Bently trouble shooting, but there wasn't much 
>detail. 
>
>Question for the list:
>
>What kind of common failures am I looking at on this intermittent 
>problem.  What are the most likely places I should spend my time 
>looking at, like broken wires or connection at some point that fails 
>commonly on thes cars.
>
>TIA for replys to this address, as I get the digest.  I'll be sure to 
>post what I find and repair.
>
>
>Ben Swann
>'85 4ksq ( Out of service for now )
>'86 5kcstq (Temp tags and going through inspection - car runs good for 
>170+kmi)
>'87 5kcstq Wagon ( Gettin' us around )