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  1. 23rd November 2007, 02:54 PM #1
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    Disco Speedo Sensor

    I have been getting really good at guessing my speed lately since my speedo stopped working 4 weeks ago, but with the good 'ol police blitz's coming up, thought I had better do something about rectifying the problem.

    So I have been shopping around the country for a replacement speedo sensor part number YBE100540, for my Disco. Have had quite a variance with pricing ranging from $175 down to $132. - didn't bother with the dealers. I now have one on order - should arrive Monday .

    Are there any tricks or surprizes with replacing one of these...I have read the various links on this and other forums and seems straight forward enough but just wanted re-assuring before coping an eye-full of gearbox oil or similar.
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  2. 23rd November 2007, 03:55 PM #2
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    I know you might already have done this - but check the various fuses. Under dash fuse 14 handles supply to the sensor - I had some wires rub against the transfer case and short out - the sensor itself was fine. As for oil, I've taken mine out whilst parked facing downhill and there were no probs.
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  3. 23rd November 2007, 04:08 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by langy View Post
    I know you might already have done this - but check the various fuses. Under dash fuse 14 handles supply to the sensor - I had some wires rub against the transfer case and short out - the sensor itself was fine. As for oil, I've taken mine out whilst parked facing downhill and there were no probs.
    Yep, tried them all... nothing is ever that easy!

    Thanks for the reply
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    Are you also replacing the sealing O ring? P/N 571665

    You shouldn't get any oil out of the opening, but you will find it so much easier if you have the use of a pit, so you can get your hands above you & not sideways if you lay on your back.
    You sort of need 2 x Universal Joints in your arms.
    I didn't, & found it a really crap job to get the set screw out & in again (Loctited in I think ) as you need to work in behind the hand brake drum, & there seem to be bits & pieces in the way to get a good straight go at it. A flexible shaft would help.

    It is difficult to see in there to align the tiny shaft key.

    The best price I found for the VSS was A$80.81 +Postage ex UK (GBP 32.52)
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  5. 27th November 2007, 11:28 AM #5
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    Well,
    Changed the Sensor yesterday evening.. and it works..Phew!!
    Took 10 mins in total using a long shaft 3/16 allen key and a small 6" shifting spanner to turn the shaft of the allen key within that confined area - a hex drive would of made it a very simple job.. but where's the challenge in that

    Thanks for the input from the forum
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  6. 27th November 2007, 01:38 PM #6
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    I have cleaned them in the past with contact cleaner and they have been fine. They get filth and water etc in them and a bit of a clean and away they go.

    JC
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  7. 27th November 2007, 02:01 PM #7
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    chookie, where did you source it from & the price please?
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  8. 27th November 2007, 03:54 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by 4bee View Post
    chookie, where did you source it from & the price please?
    Karcraft in Syd.
    www.karcraft.com.au
    $132.55 (+ freight Toll Priority Expess to Perth $13.70) all inc GST
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  9. 27th November 2007, 08:02 PM #9
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    Thanks, Chookie.
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