jr4070 0 Posted January 16, 2006 I'm running a 1.6 on a standard gearbox and 1.9 wheels. These wheels have 195/50/15s on which I think Is causing the problem. Anybody else have a fluctuating speedo reading which gets more stable the faster you go..? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_turnell 134 3 Cars Posted January 16, 2006 I take it you mean the speedo wobbles? If so then you need a new cable, i'd advise a pug one, they are only around £20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonmurgie 2 Posted January 16, 2006 Yeah, this is a very very common issue on the 205 in the UK... with RHD cars the speedo cable runs across the back of the engine bay and above the exhaust manifold... this causes the cable to dry out and jerk... A new cable is a semi-long term fix.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jr4070 0 Posted January 16, 2006 Yeah, this is a very very common issue on the 205 in the UK... with RHD cars the speedo cable runs across the back of the engine bay and above the exhaust manifold... this causes the cable to dry out and jerk... A new cable is a semi-long term fix.... I bought the car in Sept and was told that it had had a new cable..Typical... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_turnell 134 3 Cars Posted January 16, 2006 As i say the pug ones last longer the outer shielding is stronger, go to pug, they give a couple of different lengths, i got the longest one. It also could be the drive in the gearbox, or the cable not quite in far enough if it has recently been replaced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hengti 2 Posted January 16, 2006 The guy I bought mine off test drove 13 cars before he bought his - and said they all did it It's never particularly bothered me for the 6y I've run it - just one of those quirks of character I guess That said, things do seem to improve if you tinker with it - I took my dash out recently and accidentally pulled the ferule off the end of the cable. After getting it back on, the speedo needle seems a little steadier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashley peddle 3 Posted January 16, 2006 if you have time to look at your speedo your not going fast enough :) mine is doing it too - a right bugger when im going through speed cameras Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jr4070 0 Posted January 17, 2006 (edited) if you have time to look at your speedo your not going fast enough :) mine is doing it too - a right bugger when im going through speed cameras I think that it is the chang of gearing with the 1.9 wheels.. I will let you know as i've got two 1.6 one which I will put on and try.. Edited January 17, 2006 by pugtorque Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 242 3 Cars Posted January 17, 2006 I think that it is the chang of gearing with the 1.9 wheels.. I will let you know as i've got two 1.6 one which I will put on and try..1.9 Gti alloys on 195/50-15 doesn't change the speedo reading enough for it to be the cause; Tyre Specs| Size (Inch)| Tyre width (mm)| profile (%)| Diameter (mm)| Factor Original | 14 | 185 | 60 | 57.8 | 0.108875035 New| 15 | 195 | 50 | 57.6 | 0.108573442 0.2mm difference in diametre isn't anywhere near enough to make a noticable difference. Mine also do it but stabilise once you get to 45mph & is fine from there up. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
