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Thanks mate!!

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a good basic owners manual?
I've ordered, and recieved the Chilton, but this is more for USA and Canadian models, and assumes a modicum of knowledge.
I need one that covers European, and Japanese models, with good basic diagrams and advice as to what lives where..... and what to do if......

speedo's working fine..... but doesn't that work from a direct cable?
The ecu/speed sensor sounds good....

To be honest, I'm not that worried about it, its more an annoyance and niggle in the back of my mind.... as you have with any defect on a newly aquired car.

Loving my car to bits by the way....
BF not allowed to drive it....
and he's hating being the passenger seat totty!!!

and if you don't have that???

Thanks to all!

Profile duly amended!!
Thanks for the link to that message... makes me feel a little less thick if someone else asked as well!! gave me a giggle too... so well worth it in the end!

So.... now, they tell me I have an SS-11 body style..... how do you know?? Is that good/bad?

Bear with me folks, I'll get there in the end!!

Hi Neophile, thanks for info and the welcome!

Hi again Supersprynt,

Thanks again! So, there's no wire to cut then? hmm... so what was all the stuff I was reading about cutting wires and fitting an inline switch??!! I'm a VW/Audi expert myself, so, other than them I just don't have a clue!!... Does it show?? !!
Think I'll just get a diagnostic done to be on the safe side, know a few mates still in the trade. ( We were Bosch specialists ) Better that than me tampering in unknown territory don't you think!

Thanks again
R

Call me thick, but....
What's the diff between a hatchback and a coupe??
My boot cover closes above the number plate, so I thought it a coupe.... however someone corrected me and said it was a hatchback.
have pity on me... I'm a newbie!!

Hi Sprynt,

Thanks for that!
I've been doing a bit of reading up on Japan, speed limits etc, and yes you're right, my light coming on a 75mph just doesn't ring true, and the fact that it won't go off again when I bring the speed down is a pain.
last night I decided to drive like a hooligan on the way home from work (10pm, roads clear) and the light didn't come on till nearer 100mph, so now confusion has set in!! Like I said before, there is no obvious defects, the engine sounds sweet, driving well.... apart from the fact that I have a slight notion that my 2.0ltr Citroen Xantia might be faster!!!! ( A major surprise in itself! )
I think I'm just gonna have to bite the bullet and have a diagnostic test done.

The car was imported through a reliable import company... or so I'm told, but going on some of the wee touch up jobs I asked them to do, they've probably just cut the limiter wire.... no doubt time will tell.

Anyway, I thank you for your response!! If you have a brainwave, be sure to share it with me!!

BTW: Nice car!! :-)

Hi,

I have a newly aquired imported GT. The engine light comes on at 75mph. I could toodle about all day under that speed with no problem, but as soon as I go over the light comes on, but there are no obvious driving or engine probs as such.
I've read through some of the forum topics, and this seems to be a bit of a problem for ST's. I had thought it something to do with a former limiter that I was told it had in Japan, which has now been disconnected. However general consensus of opinion seems to be that GT's don't have limiters. Is that the case?? Or do we know of Japanese imports that do? Its the only thing I can think of. I'm gonna have a look at fitting a switch inline as suggested in some posted messages to see if that solves the problem, but I'd welcome any other suggestions.

Ruth