help please speedo out by 30km on a 97 VS

[Jester88]

well the problems written in the title so i aint going to waste too much of your time, but id greatly appreciate it if somebody can help me fix this problem.from what i understand i have to replace the speed sensor or something of the sort. (there not like the old ones where ya just repace the component with another cog).

i should also mention that im a carer an replacing will be a last resort as im always short of coin. but i love my car and i want this problem fixed.

thanks for anyone who looks at this thread :bow:
peace out
jester88

 

[hako]

You probably have the speed alert fitted - this can be set to display your speed - do a search on this forum as it's been covered a few times.
Check the wiring to the speed sensor...though usually they either work or not at all.....is it possible the speedo needle has slipped on it's shaft?

 

[Jester88]

thanks for the reply

yes speed alert is fitted lol. i set it to 150 to let me know when im doing 110km
whats more is im not sure but i think it goes out more as i go faster. but its 30km out at 110 that much im sure of. it just doesn't seem to be that far out when im sittin on 50 really.

how do i check and fix the speedo needle in the shaft and is there a way to make it line up??

as said before i am a carer for ma mother so i tend to have to do a lot of things myself. though the good news is im generally a fast learner. (just not with cars as you can see i dont know where to start lol)

anyhoo thanks again
j88

 

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Hold the up and down buttons on the speed alert with the key off. Start the car with the buttons still held down, this will turn the speed alert into a speedo. It is accurate, drive at different speeds and check it against the speedo.

Note: You will have to do this every time you start the car as it reverts back to a speed alert when the car is switched off.