Speedo sensor

Submitted: Thursday, Aug 31, 2006 at 15:54

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Howard T

Hi everyone,
Need some advice. My speedo sensor has gone in my series 80 and new one is $475 at the Toyota Dealers. Have made some enquiries and can buy an inline after market one for $145.
Will the inline one fit. I have been assured by the vendor that it will but the market one has a couple of bends in it. Just wonder if I have wasted my money. Dont know what brand it is but will pick it up tomorrow.
Thanks
Howard.

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Reply By: Redback - Thursday, Aug 31, 2006 at 19:19

Thursday, Aug 31, 2006 at 19:19

Been workin that speedo Howard ;-))

Baz.

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Follow Up By: Howard T - Friday, Sep 01, 2006 at 09:55

Friday, Sep 01, 2006 at 09:55

Baz
The bloody thing goes from 40K to 160k regardless of what speed (which I dont know) I am doing. I get a bit toey when I see little white car with the stripes and thos funny coloured lights on to either in front or behind me. So far the lights havent been flashing but there is a good line up of cars behind me. Be great to get it fixed.
Cheers
Howard.

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Follow Up By: Penguin (NSW) - Friday, Sep 01, 2006 at 16:00

Friday, Sep 01, 2006 at 16:00

Think yourself lucky Howard. I've had to replace mine TWICE.

Apart from the speedo not working, it must have some input into the engine management system. When I came to a stop, the engine would run really rough and sometimes stall.

Mike

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Reply By: Member - DOZER- Thursday, Aug 31, 2006 at 20:16

Thursday, Aug 31, 2006 at 20:16

Howard
I have a spare if you want to make sure it is the sensor...and not the spedo....
Andrew 0408965433

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Follow Up By: Howard T - Friday, Sep 01, 2006 at 09:52

Friday, Sep 01, 2006 at 09:52

Thanks Andrew.
I shall give you a call on Monday. I am heading off to the gemfields today.Its definately the sensor.
Many thanks Mate
Howard.

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Reply By: Wazza - (Vic) - Thursday, Aug 31, 2006 at 21:26

Thursday, Aug 31, 2006 at 21:26

Howie,

Give Dozer a call as above, or try:

Hall 4x4 Salvage

Toyota Landcruiser, Hilux, Nissan Patrols, New & Used Reco Parts

27- 29 Malvern St
Bayswater
VIC, 3153
Australia

Ph: (03) 9729 7566

Fax: (03) 9738 1392

They charged me $35 for mine. Had a different model number on it to mine as well, but works no worries. They had a box of them, not sure if they would post to you - most likely they would.

Warren.

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