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Old Jun 29, 2023 | 05:34 PM
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Unhappy Speedometer Jiggling / not working

Car has been sitting a lot lately due to not being able to get to work on it since starting a new heavy job, just started it few days ago to see this new issue pop up! was wondering if its been seen before and if there is any easy fixes to try and reset it.
Here is the google photos video link https://photos.app.goo.gl/p7YMqCWFmR4YvCsq7
Also the fuel guage arm is pointing to the flooded position. Haven't driven it so not sure if that's accurate or not. Also yes speed arm doesn't move with gas pedal applied. Thanks for any help
 
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Old Jun 30, 2023 | 01:03 PM
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Speedo behavior is caused by a missing right rear wheel speed sensor signal - an OBDII reader will show you codes including that one.
can't help on the other indicator acting weird
 
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Old Jun 30, 2023 | 01:57 PM
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IF you asking about your 2004 X400, this is the X308 section of the forum!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Jul 1, 2023 | 02:41 AM
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You may definetly have faulty instrument cluster. Easily too rear abs sensor
 
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Old Jul 18, 2023 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by nilanium
Speedo behavior is caused by a missing right rear wheel speed sensor signal - an OBDII reader will show you codes including that one.
can't help on the other indicator acting weird
Thank you for the heads up. Already had a check engine light so wasn't sure if it would catch this as well and my friend was borrowing my OBDII! I'll check it tomorrow and post codes.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2023 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by motorcarman
IF you asking about your 2004 X400, this is the X308 section of the forum!!!!!!!!!!!
I am not. I'm asking about my 1998 XJ8. Don't have it listed as I don't drive this one its just for sale.

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You may definetly have faulty instrument cluster. Easily too rear abs sensor
Weirdly the coolant arm fixed itself however the MPH is still buggin. My ABS is definitely bad somewhere light has been on for a moment.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2023 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by vegang;2661472[b
]I am not. I'm asking about my 1998 XJ8. Don't have it listed as I don't drive this one its just for sale.[/b]


Weirdly the coolant arm fixed itself however the MPH is still buggin. My ABS is definitely bad somewhere light has been on for a moment.
I HATE MYSTERY CARS.

Please start all info requests with a MAKE, MODEL, YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Jul 20, 2023 | 08:14 AM
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Maybe help us out with your terms?
I don't understand what a;
Coolant arm is?
Fuel Gauge Arm Pointing to the flooded position?
Speed Arm does not move with gas pedal applied?
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Old Jul 21, 2023 | 05:58 PM
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Swap both of your rear wheel speed sensors to see if the speedometer returns to normal.
 
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