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Speedometer not working

Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 6:15 pm
by nrandlexj40
Speedometer not working - 1996 XK8 Coupe - I think I read somewhere that the speedo is fed from the ABS speed signal from the front wheel - is that true?
My speedo has stopped working and I already have ABS and traction control warning lights - I'm about to check the ABS sensors but would this also affect the speedo?

Re: Speedometer not working

Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:09 am
by mike020150
Apart from feeding the ABS braking system, the wheel speed sensors are indeed also used to generate road speed signals for the instrument pack. Mike.

Re: Speedometer not working

Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2020 9:53 am
by nrandlexj40
Thanks Mike

I'll be cleaning / replacing the sensors and hopefully that will sort the issue.