Chicane16v Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I have noticed that my speedo can be a bit shaky at times.Particularly when i first start the car up and it really shows at below 30mph. Is this a major problem?For some reason it seems to correct itself... Is it common? An MoT fail? An easy fix? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fRoG Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Mine does it sometimes, it could just be a loose connection at the back. Take your dials out and give the connection a bit of clean. That will fix it in most cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamGTI Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 i 'think' it is caused by worn gearbox bearings. im sure som1 else can confirm it. i wouldnt worry bout it every escort in the entire universe does tht lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoo2000 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 It's not that extreme, just means you might want to change the speedo cable, then it will return to normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fRoG Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 i 'think' it is caused by worn gearbox bearings. im sure som1 else can confirm it. i wouldnt worry bout it every escort in the entire universe does tht lol! That can be another reason for it, its more common for it to be the connection tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper tw4 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 mine does it nothing major mate i wouldnt really worry about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisxn Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Mine does this, and I tried to get the clocks out to clean it etc and I couldnt get the friggin things out.. Is there a trick to it that I dont know? Sorry for hijack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC_Bob Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Why would it be connections? The speedo is cable operated. Remove the cable, clean and refit securely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykez69 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 and check it isnt lose at the other end or there might be a kink or bend in the cable, that could be giving it and inaccurate reading how much from ford are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzergti Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 mine does it sometimes never really woried about it i think it looks kinda cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squav Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Mine does it as well, I just see it as part of owning an escort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane16v Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Haha good stuff.I can stop worrying now at least. "Its just another Ford-Thing" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panther Black GTI Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Mine had that too i changed the clocks completely and now its fine.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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