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Who can tell me how the speedo is triggered? #1504027 02/15/06 03:56 PM
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 6 M msimonov OP Newbie
OP msimonov Newbie M Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 6	I am actually trying to solve a no start problem. The thread I posted on the no start issue yeilded some good tips. To follow up on a hunch I have, I am wondering if anyone can tell me how the speedometer gets the information it displays. For example on 1st gen RX-7 the tach actully gets it input from an ignitor. Ignitor goes - no tach. Can some tell how the speed is actually determined in 96 Contours?

Re: Who can tell me how the speedo is triggered? #1504028 02/15/06 07:18 PM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,693 Thousand Oaks, California, USA B Big Jim_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
Big Jim_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er B Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,693 Thousand Oaks, California, USA	Early 95 used a speedo cable from the trans. After that, they use a VSS (vehicle speed sensor) on the trans. Jim Johnson 98 SVT 03 Escape Limited

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