anthonyj Not so new now
Number of posts : 48 Age : 63 Home City : Nottingham UK Model and year : SC cruising cabin 1997 Registration date : 2008-08-27
| Subject: Speedo reading kicks up when I touch the brakes Mon Nov 03, 2008 11:34 am | |
| Is this going to cause a problem or is it an endearing little quirk?
Basically when you are driving along the speedo reading is steady and as far as I can tell accurate. Once you touch the brakes to slow down though it kicks up 10-20mph before reverting to the correct reading,
I have had a quick look under the steering column and I can't see that the brake pedal is touching any of the cables, but i haven't looked any deeper. | |
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AussieQ Hiace Master
Number of posts : 884 Age : 77 Home City : Hervey Bay Qld Model and year : 1994 sc Registration date : 2008-08-15
| Subject: Re: Speedo reading kicks up when I touch the brakes Mon Nov 03, 2008 7:48 pm | |
| I think that both speedo and tacho are a bit sus on ours. Like you I think tha cruising speed and revs seem OK but any change it appears sudden drops are the order of the day. In time I'd like to go away from the digital dash if possible | |
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want33s Not so new now
Number of posts : 76 Age : 52 Home City : Sunshine Coast. Queensland Australia Model and year : LH107... 1989 4x4 Registration date : 2008-10-02
| Subject: Re: Speedo reading kicks up when I touch the brakes Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:22 pm | |
| Mine has an analog dash (IE All needles) being an 89 model and my tacho fluctuates 200-300rpm if I touch the brakes while decellerating. Jas. | |
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AussieQ Hiace Master
Number of posts : 884 Age : 77 Home City : Hervey Bay Qld Model and year : 1994 sc Registration date : 2008-08-15
| Subject: Re: Speedo reading kicks up when I touch the brakes Mon Nov 03, 2008 11:08 pm | |
| Looks like they are all electronic even with the analog readout. mate has a 98 model with analog so will check with him Jas. I'll stop looking for diff dash now tho | |
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zoochy Been here a while
Number of posts : 148 Home City : Tropical Canada Model and year : LH107G 1991 Registration date : 2007-01-21
| Subject: Re: Speedo reading kicks up when I touch the brakes Thu Nov 06, 2008 9:25 pm | |
| I can't see this causing any major problems. Just a quirk. A bizarre one at that. | |
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anthonyj Not so new now
Number of posts : 48 Age : 63 Home City : Nottingham UK Model and year : SC cruising cabin 1997 Registration date : 2008-08-27
| Subject: Re: Speedo reading kicks up when I touch the brakes Fri Nov 07, 2008 9:27 am | |
| Thanks everyone. nice to know its probably just a quirk. I will let you all know if anything bad does happen as a result but in the meantime will go back to enjoying my beautiful van. | |
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JohnHRef999 Been here a while
Number of posts : 150 Age : 72 Home City : Lincoln England Model and year : 1993 Hiace Campervan 4WD 2779cc Diesel Auto Transmission. Sold now
2001 Granvia Camper 3.4ltr V6 Auto Registration date : 2007-07-17
| Subject: Re: Speedo reading kicks up when I touch the brakes Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:29 am | |
| If your speedo cable is a direct drive to the back of the speedo from the gearbox, it might be the torsion effect. As you speed up the cable twists until fully tensioned, then as you brake it unwinds. Happened to my speedo, took out the cable , cleaned & lubricated it - now OK. | |
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