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Durania
07-07-2011, 09:35 AM
Ever since I got my 95 Outback back last year it has had a bouncing speedometer up until about 30 mph then it works like normal. Something lose on the transmission side or what?
Huffer
07-07-2011, 01:18 PM
Check to see that the speed sensor is screwed into the trans correctly.
mycargoesvroom
07-07-2011, 06:11 PM
Give up and just give it to me. Oh, and the STI too.
Durania
07-07-2011, 06:50 PM
Come get it after your GT is WRX/5 speed swapped.
hansvonaxion
07-07-2011, 09:02 PM
If it's a mechanical connection with cable to speedo, it could be the damper in the back of the speedo unit. Might also be sticky cable needing some grease.
ubar legacy
07-08-2011, 12:21 AM
mine does this until 20mph! its retarded and makes my car shift weird i think...? lol
Huffer
07-08-2011, 10:24 AM
mine does this until 20mph! its retarded and makes my car shift weird i think...? lol

Then your sensor needs replacing also.
ubar legacy
07-16-2011, 01:57 PM
mine does this until 20mph! its retarded and makes my car shift weird i think...? lol

Then your sensor needs replacing also.
the speed sensor on the top of the tranny? i tried swapping it out with 2 other ones that i have and it still did it...?
Wiscon_Mark
08-03-2011, 09:42 PM
If it's a mechanical connection with cable to speedo, it could be the damper in the back of the speedo unit. Might also be sticky cable needing some grease.

It won't be on a 95. It's all electrical.

I've noticed sometimes my speedo will be dead until I hit 15mph and then it bounces up. Most of the time it's fine though. Huffer's advice will probably fix your problem.
httrdd
08-04-2011, 08:29 AM
So I am guessing my speed sensor also. My problem is that sometimes my speedo dies completely. Yesterday it did. Is the vss on my 99 easy to get to?
Huffer
08-04-2011, 09:40 AM
^^ should be, unless you have one of the bizarro 99's and have a hodge podge of BE and BD tech mashed together. In which case there will be 2 speed sensors on the tranny, otherwise just one, on the drivers side up top.
phi11
08-04-2011, 09:42 AM
We need a speed sensors group buy!
httrdd
08-04-2011, 10:45 AM
Ok that is what I figured. Came back on today so I am good till tonight.
hansvonaxion
08-04-2011, 08:09 PM
If it's a mechanical connection with cable to speedo, it could be the damper in the back of the speedo unit. Might also be sticky cable needing some grease.

It won't be on a 95. It's all electrical.


Thanks, I wasn't sure... I've only ever owned old cars. :cry: