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1987-1993
T5 ( manual trans * )
Speedometer Cable & Speed Sensor info |
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Speed
Sensor
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Before I get into the cable replacement I just wanted to get the stuff
about the sensor out of the way...
The sensor is "plugged" into the transmission and held on by one small bolt.
Once
the bolt is removed, and the wire harness pulled out,
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Put it Back / Sensor Replacement... It seems best to replace this without the speedo cable. With the cable on it is hard to put the sensor into the transmission strait. Gently push the sensor into the trans until fully in, if it doesn't feel right back it off and try again, it should go in the first time but just make sure the gear is seated nicely. Bolt it in, (not too tight, you will strip the bolt or trans here) plug the wire harness in then push the cable in until it clicks past the clip. I put the cable in loose then snapped it in by pushing its lip in with a screwdriver,
Updated 7/11/03 |
Found sites with more info on gear ratios and these gears:..
One
place to get a new gear (abou $10) is from Steeda.com. |
Speedo
Cable
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It looked as if I was able to disconnect the old one and plug the new one from under the dash until I actually tried it. I opted to take the dash apart
Its really just remove all the screws (torx & philips). Your going to need a L shaped philips to remove the 2 screws that are under the windshield, you have only about 2inches of room here. Other than that I was more concerned with doing the job than taking pictures, just remove the pieces & keep the screws with the right parts and installation will be easy. Its an easy job but takes a while. You will have to remove the headlight & hazard switches & unplug them too.
The old cable pulls out and the new one plugs in..thats it. |
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*may
be different for automatics & other years
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