Mwimab 0 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 My mk2 vr6 the bottom end went. Ive replaced the whole block and head and gearbox and now my speedo doesn't work.Any ideas what it could be? Also could this be linked to my other problem? The car runs perfectly fine from completely cold then after 3-5 mins of driving the engine is completely gutless and runs like a pig???? Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 is the speedo plugged in to the drive in the gearbox ??? Link to post Share on other sites
Dirtysanchez 0 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 I had this a couple of days ago. Have you taken the clocks out at all? If you have, make sure the plug is DEFINITELY plugged back in fully (it should make an audible "snap" type noise when its in). I thought mine was plugged in properly, but it turned out it wasn't and I had no speedo and a very lively fuel gauge!EDIT - Sorry, just noticed this is in a MK2! Link to post Share on other sites
Mwimab 0 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 I have the mk3 clocks and i did have a very lively fuel gauge but it seems to have settled down now! Link to post Share on other sites
Dirtysanchez 0 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Ah, in that case, double check the plug. As I said, I was certain mine was in fully, then I pressed it a little more and snapped into place fixing the problem. Link to post Share on other sites
Mwimab 0 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Could somebody check the colours of the wires for me? Link to post Share on other sites
Mwimab 0 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Although i never took the clocks out like you say :/ Link to post Share on other sites
russj249 2 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 As Tony said, if you've had the gearbox off, then you would have had to remove the Speedo sensor plug off the box.As you look at the box from above, its almost on the diff at the back. If I remember right there are 3 wires going to it, purple, white/blue tracer and black or something similar. Just double check that connection before doing anything with the clocks.If it was working before, and isn't now, just retrace your steps and you'll find it. Link to post Share on other sites
Mwimab 0 Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 I replaced the gearbox as well. The plug was plugged in properly :/I did have a spare gearbox until my amazing parents decided to give my spare block, sensors, spares and box to the metal man!! Link to post Share on other sites
Dirtysanchez 0 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 I replaced the gearbox as well. The plug was plugged in properly :/I did have a spare gearbox until my amazing parents decided to give my spare block' date=' sensors, spares and box to the metal man!![/quote']Mine did exactly the same with a complete set of alloy wheels from my old Nissan! :@ Link to post Share on other sites
Mwimab 0 Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Piss take when the cars not running right and i did have a spare everything until sunday! And now expect me to pay for the parts I need and a diagnostic test on the car, where I could have just swapped bits till I found the problem! Link to post Share on other sites
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