Re: Where is the speedometer cable located?

    I have had a number of speedo cables wear out and not one caused
inaccurate readings.  I suggest a different mechanic.

-- 
Joseph E. Meehan

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"KEHT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Thanks...
>
> That's what I wanted to find out.  I took my car to a mechanic (not a
> dealer) to replace a driver side mirror.  Apperantly the mirrors only fold
> backwards and I broke one off when I backed off between two waist high
> poles.  I mentioned that my speed seems to be underestimated by
speedometer.
> I checked it against those automatic radar displays on the highway.  He
said
> that it might be the speedometer cable that wears out or something to that
> effect. I decided to ask and see for myself before committing to a repair.
> And also, I don't want to deal with the dealership mechanics if I don't
have
> to..........they take too long and overcharge you.  Thanks for the info
> again.  Now I just have to find that 'sensor on top of the gear' and see
if
> it's OK.....
>
> KEHT
>
> "Pencilneck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > KEHT wrote:
> > > Hi,
> > > Can anyone tell me where the speedometer cable located on the 2002
> Jetta?
> > > (posting a pic would be nice) The mechanic I went to said I needed to
> > > replace it.
> > > y
> > > KEHT
> > >
> > >
> >
> > There is no cable.  There is a gear that is driven off the diff, and on
> > top of the gear is a sensor that a wiring harness plugs into.
> >
> > Now then, why were you told you need a new "speedometer cable"?
> >
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