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    problem.....

    when i drive the car up the road when i come to idle it idles at 2000 revs........this happens every time and only when its driven ot if you rev?

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    Earth on the road speed sensor, part of the speedo cable.


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    its on top of speedo cable, behind the clocks, whip clocks out and theres a little 3 wire mutliplug, re-earth the back wire to a decent earthing point as first check, if that doesnt cure it u'll need a new cable

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    great stuff lads thanks try that tomorow

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    i bet you re-earthing will not work .
    its new cable time

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    aren't you the beacon of optimism today

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    worked a treat....perfect now thanks lads

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    Quote Originally Posted by schakal
    i bet you re-earthing will not work .
    its new cable time



    Quote Originally Posted by bbaazz-08
    worked a treat....perfect now thanks lads

    hmm bonfire pissed on there lol

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    i feel so PWN3ED
    glad you got it sorted mate


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