Whacky Speedometer/Gremlin attack
I am 100% sure that no one, and I mean NO ONE has ever come across a problem like this.
My speedometer never worked, and neither did the odometer.
I changed the impulse transmitter on the car 2 months ago, and it didnt work. So I left things as they were.
Today, I noticed something really weird. I stopped at a traffic signal, and my speedometer went haywire. The speedo jumped between 20MPH & 60MPH, and the odo clocked like crazy, ALL WHILE STANDING STILL.
So I praised the lord and hoped that my prayers were answered. I moved forward, and wham, im back at square one. It doesnt work. NADA, the speedo goes dead, the odo stops clocking.
NOW, My speedo/odo works only when Im at standstill, and they show funky readings like 40MPH and 5 Miles in 2 mins at a traffic signal.
All other gauges are working fine. I am pretty sure the car isnt overcharging, since the battery meter shows 12-14volts charging.
What should I do? Ignore and move on with my life? Or is there somebody out there who has gone through the same thing before?
PS: The same thing happened with my Radiator fan switch. It stopped working, the fans ran all night and drained my battery. I started pulling out the fuses each time I stopped my car, and after a week, I notice that the switch actually works now. I didnt tamper or fiddle with anything! Everything is back to normal, fan-wise.
DO I HAVE A GREMLIN IN MY CAR? WHAT IS GOING ON? HELP!!!
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Last edited by bull4u2me; 08-16-2004 at 04:27 PM..
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