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Old 17 February 2009, 08:22 AM
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My speedo is not working correctly on my 98 impreza turbo. sometimes it works fine, sometimes it doesnt move at all and other times it says i am doin about 80mph when am only doing about 30mph.

has anybody any ideas what it could be or how to fix it??
Old 18 February 2009, 08:26 AM
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I got stopped by the police last nite. apparently doing 37 in a 30 zone. luckily just got a warning!

any body any idea what how to fix the speedo??
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You may need to check the speed sensors (think you may have 2, 1 on the gearbox and 1 in the back of the speedo head but not sure)
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doesnt really help you at 30mph
but in mine (1997 sti V3) in 5th gear double the revs to get the speed
ie 3000rpm = 60 mph
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