Mk2 1.2 Speedo

[BigRich1]

Hey
I have bought a 1.2 mk2 Ph1 clio as a first car for £900.
It is a good little car except the speedometer is way out... It says i am doing 55mph when i am actually doing 30mph.

I am a training mechanic and i know that the speedometer drive gear or the sensor must be replaced.

I just wanted to know whether it will be an easy job and how much it will cost me for the parts if i do it myself?

thanks

 

[DMH-01]

Have you tried using other clocks?

This happened on my PH2 but werent as wild as a 25mph difference.

I replaced the clocks and its worked fine ever since.

 

[BigRich1]

I havent no...
I shall try that before i spend money on the drive gear and sensor.
How much were the new clocks for you??

 

[DMH-01]

Was about £35 I think mate, they were off a higher spec car.

I've got a set of mint PH1 clocks with a silver fascia if you want to buy them, bought them for mine but didnt fit.

 

[BigRich1]

ooh ok thanks...

I am personal friends with someone who works at the car company CES, so i think i could probably get some for pretty cheap... thanks for your offer anyway

 

[DMH-01]

No prob mate, good luck sorting it out .

 

[BigRich1]

cheers bud

 

[Rob]

Sorry to thread jack but pics of the clocks? PM me.

 

[Soph]

my speedo stopped working, my dad changed the sensor and it was really easy to do.

 

[LFCJosh]

my whole dash stopped working.
got another from a scarppy. just swapped em.
easy job. just stripping the dash takes abit of time.