Problem with speedeometer and power steering

Hello to you all.

Problem with MGF 1997

I have got a problem that the speedometer stopped working, an the power steering warning light came on.

I checked the fuse for power steering and it was ok, I took out the fuse and in again and the power steering was ok. I than started to drive again, after about 5 minutes the power steering warning light cam on again. There is no paten for the power steering warning light is coming on.

The speedometer is not working.

Any one had this problem before


Øistein Nilsen
MGF 1997
Bergen, Norway
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Check the cable that goes to the speedo? If its a 97 model it will be non-digital dash so could be that? Worth a look. With lights coming on and off it does seem like a faulty connection / wire.

Pretty sure the speedo cable sends a signal to the ecu that goes to the power steering. If there is no signal because the cable snapped then the steering light will come on. Not always straight away. The cable is attached at the gearbox so take off the engine cover and have a look on the near side of the engine bay. If its still attached then there will be a break in the cable. Bit of an arse to fix but can be done.

The power steering receives its signal from the speedo, so broken speedo cable means no power steering.
By removing and replacing the fuse you will reset the power steering. It will work for a short while until it recognises that there is no signal from the speedo. :yesnod:

David Aiketgate wrote: The power steering receives its signal from the speedo, so broken speedo cable means no power steering.
By removing and replacing the fuse you will reset the power steering. It will work for a short while until it recognises that there is no signal from the speedo. :yesnod:

As David and other's said. Power steering will cut out when the speedo signal is broken. I had this problem a few years ago, with the mk1 F, it's quite easy to fit a new wire. If memory serves me right, it's divided into 3 pieces?

Thank you all.

It seems like the problem is easy to fix.
I have tried to look on eBay for a new lower speedo cable, with out any luck. :dry:
Dose anyone know where I can get a new speedo cable, I neede to get it sendt to Norway

You could try Rimmer Bros.

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID000061

Oistein wrote: Thank you all.

It seems like the problem is easy to fix.
I have tried to look on eBay for a new lower speedo cable, with out any luck. :dry:
Dose anyone know where I can get a new speedo cable, I neede to get it sendt to Norway

Oistein

I had this exact problem a few months ago. The speedo cable is in three parts. The one that failed with me was the one that comes out of the gearbox. If your problem is with either of the other two parts, I have spares that you can have. Let me know if it's the upper or middle section that has failed.

Robin

Robin

Thank you, I just orderd the lower part, but if its not that one I will contact you about the other parts.

Oistein

Thank you for the link, the part is ordered

Oistein