Speedometer Module: Service and Repair

1991 Jaguar XJ-6 L6-4.0LSECTION Service and Repair
SPEED SENSOR





RENEW

Drive vehicle onto ramp.
Open bonnet and disconnect battery earth lead.
Open luggage compartment and remove trim.
Disconnect speed sensor cable harness block connector.
Raise vehicle on the ramp.
Cut and remove cable straps.
Remove bolts securing the speed sensor.
Displace and remove the sensor.

On refitting new sensor ensure air gap between sensor probe and toothed wheel is 0.5 to 0.9 mm.
Fit and tighten the securing bolts.
Secure the harness with new cable straps.
Lower ramp.
Refit the harness block connector.
Refit the luggage compartment trim.
Reconnect battery earth lead.
RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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