Speedo Problems

[BenE30]

Hi,

I have just purchased another 318is and i have noticed that when driving the speedo needle blips all the time, what could this problem be??

Any help would be great,

Many thanks

Ben.

[orangecurry]

Usually this is caused by the wires running from the sensor on the diff - they snap due to mechanical wear (being over the back axle) - easy fix is to replace the wires from the sensor on the diff to close to where the cable enters the body.

[BenE30]

i can do this with any sort of wires can I?? or do i have to replace a part? if any one knows if i need to change a part what part number will i need??

Orangecurry thanks for your help buddy!

[Chris-W]

If you need an end plug (they are often nasty & corroded) you can use one from a front fog lamp. Any similar wiring is fine, too.

[BenE30]

Cool sounds like an easy fix then!! i will hopefully get it sorted this weekend and get some pictures up of what i did!!

Cheers Chris-W & Orangecurry

[Cheekychunkyfunkymonkey]

My needle's just started bouncing up and down like the proverbial brides nightie, so if you let us know how you didi it I'll give it a try also.

[Cheekychunkyfunkymonkey]

The speed now stopped working altogether and I notice one of the wires has broke off close to where they go into the sensor.
Has anybody fitted one of the repair kits I've heard about?