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23-09-2014, 10:38 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Sep 2014
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Hi All,
Does the Focus or other later model small fords have electronic speedo's and if so where is the speed sensor located. Tired of my inaccurate manual one in escort and want to replace it with electronic one. Don't think transmission operated sensor will work- have a sierra 5 speed and don't know about speedo drive configuration. Any pointers? Know gps operated ones are about but want to keep round gauge in the dash type. Cheers, Len  |
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23-09-2014, 11:07 PM
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Thailand Specials
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Centrefold Lounge
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Round ones which are still GPS - tunnels would be an issue though. I'm fairly sure in modern cars they pick up the speed from a wheel speed sensor which might be an issue. Last edited by Franco Cozzo; 23-09-2014 at 11:13 PM. |
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23-09-2014, 11:40 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Sep 2014
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Thanks Damo- my car runs 15 inch wheels like the focus, so a wheel operated sensor might be ok. Have seen speedhut ones- bit pricey. Was looking to hit local wreckers and go from there. Might have to pick their brains if no definite info is available.
Cheers Len |
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24-09-2014, 08:11 AM
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Where to next??
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sydney
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If you want to have some fun over a weekend and enjoy to tinker buy a bike speedo (pedal bike) and fit it.
Don't laugh - I fitted one to my Bugeye Sprite due to the same issue and you could input the tyre diameter to the MM and was still registering the correct speed at 150km/h.. $40 and a few hrs.... Oh, and works fine in tunnels too.
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24-09-2014, 08:51 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2007
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most modern cars use one of the ABS pickups, its on the rear in a ba.
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24-09-2014, 06:45 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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electronic speedo's
Linear Mode
