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steveIndy

Speedo working when not running

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I had to replace my Bulb Failure Sensor to fix my brake lights. Now, after completing the reinstall, the engine will not start. When I try to crank the engine, the speedo starts running like I'm going down the road at 40 mph. The engine cranks and cranks but refuses to start. I know to check for spark, but am wondering why the speedo is going by itself?

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Post by LaRy »

When several odd faults happens at the same tame after doing some electric job, you have most probably lost connection to the ground. Then the zero (minus-pole) will be floating and odd problems will happen like your speedo. Look for a lost (ground)-wire.

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