Hello all,
Some of you may recall that my Speedo needle didn’t work last year after my motorhome was kept in storage without going anywhere for such a long time during the pandemic.
I got by on my summer trip by using my sat nav speed reading and just kept the speed under. - probably the best fuel consumption ever.
Anyway, this was reported during the service & mot and was working for the journey home afterwards.
Fast forward another four month saw us use the van for the first time this year and, no Speedo needle working.
I called the garage and booked it in and collected it later that day.
Apparently, it can be a common issue with the X250.
Normally, it’s the plastic sensor that connects into the gearbox that’s dirty or faulty but as this was stripped out and cleaned, attention was drawn to the dashboard clocks.
This was taken out and cleaned and grease put into the rear where there’s bushes behind each clock needle.
It seems that being stood idle for a long time, moisture may have got into the bushes where there maybe magnets.
‘Needless’ to say (sorry couldn’t resist) that it’s back working again.
So, if your Speedo needle on the dash stops working, it maybe worth taking the trim off above the dash (screws) and unscrewing the dashboard clocks and carefully lifting it out and inspecting. A clean and a little grease and gentle tap before replacing may save a trip to the garage if you can do it yourself.
Just thought I’d share what I’ve learnt.
Some of you may recall that my Speedo needle didn’t work last year after my motorhome was kept in storage without going anywhere for such a long time during the pandemic.
I got by on my summer trip by using my sat nav speed reading and just kept the speed under. - probably the best fuel consumption ever.
Anyway, this was reported during the service & mot and was working for the journey home afterwards.
Fast forward another four month saw us use the van for the first time this year and, no Speedo needle working.
I called the garage and booked it in and collected it later that day.
Apparently, it can be a common issue with the X250.
Normally, it’s the plastic sensor that connects into the gearbox that’s dirty or faulty but as this was stripped out and cleaned, attention was drawn to the dashboard clocks.
This was taken out and cleaned and grease put into the rear where there’s bushes behind each clock needle.
It seems that being stood idle for a long time, moisture may have got into the bushes where there maybe magnets.
‘Needless’ to say (sorry couldn’t resist) that it’s back working again.
So, if your Speedo needle on the dash stops working, it maybe worth taking the trim off above the dash (screws) and unscrewing the dashboard clocks and carefully lifting it out and inspecting. A clean and a little grease and gentle tap before replacing may save a trip to the garage if you can do it yourself.
Just thought I’d share what I’ve learnt.