Speedometer reference Sensor replacement!

[wazzz]

Time for a beer.

[ant7]

Originally Posted by wazzz

Time for a beer.

Indeed!

Thanks again to both you and Spuggy for your help on this one
Ant.

[spuggy]

Originally Posted by wazzz

Time for a beer.

Heh. I was going to say "it's 5:00 PM somewhere" - but given the time zone you're both in, it's even appropriate/socially acceptable

you got it working Ant!

[ant7]

Originally Posted by spuggy

heh. I was going to say "it's 5:00 pm somewhere" - but given the time zone you're both in, it's even appropriate/socially acceptable :d

You got it working ant!

[spuggy]

Originally Posted by Sliver911

TIn searching further I realized that I installed the sensor backwards. Initially I put it in with the tabs facing in toward the transmission when on fact they should be facing outward. Will get car back on the lift this week and flip it. I’ll report back with the results.

Huh, never thought about that. Many reed switches aren't sensitive as to orientation.

But if one side/terminal were fixed in the package, then it could matter a lot - any magnet action would be moving the mobile side further away from the fixed terminal if it was inverted...

Fingers crossed it's that easy!

[Sliver911]

Originally Posted by Sliver911

Thanks for the replies all. In searching further I realized that I installed the sensor backwards. Initially I put it in with the tabs facing in toward the transmission when on fact they should be facing outward. Will get car back on the lift this week and flip it. I’ll report back with the results.

Installed new sensor correctly and no-go. Cannot seem to get any ohm readings while either out and running a magnet or installed and wheels turning. I used a metal pickup wand magnet and it does not register. Going to with ordering another sensor with the assumption it is bad (it’s a Uro) and on from. There

[ant7]

You have to swipe the magnet close to the rear of the sensor while watching your ohm meter response, its a bit fiddly to get the right orientation of the magnet, but if the sensor is ok, you will get the switch to make or break with a good strong magnet.
Ant.

Originally Posted by Sliver911

Installed new sensor correctly and no-go. Cannot seem to get any ohm readings while either out and running a magnet or installed and wheels turning. I used a metal pickup wand magnet and it does not register. Going to with ordering another sensor with the assumption it is bad (it’s a Uro) and on from. There

[Sliver911]

UPDATE. Bought a second sensor. Tested on bench with positive results. Installed and it works!!! Bad new sensor. Thank you all for the feedback and the help. Side note helps to have a lift as the swap becomes a 10 minute job !!!

[spuggy]

Originally Posted by Sliver911

Bad new sensor.

Wow, that seems unlucky... Glad you got it sorted!

[ant7]

Good to hear you got it sorted!
Ant.

Originally Posted by Sliver911

UPDATE. Bought a second sensor. Tested on bench with positive results. Installed and it works!!! Bad new sensor. Thank you all for the feedback and the help. Side note helps to have a lift as the swap becomes a 10 minute job !!!