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1999 Volkswagen Jetta Speedometer/tachometer not working

Tiny
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  • 1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
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I have a 1999, old body style, Jetta GLX VR6 w/ 2.8L and the speedometer and tachometer does not work most of the time. Could it be a bad relay and how do I check it out?
Monday, April 13th, 2009 AT 4:28 PM

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Tiny
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More than likely its your vehicle speed sensor, but you will wanna check all fuses located near and around the steering column. Is there an engine light on?
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Monday, April 13th, 2009 AT 4:44 PM
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The check engine light is on but the auto zone checked it and said the code came up as an O2 sensor needed replacing. Where would I find the speed sensor?
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Monday, April 13th, 2009 AT 5:20 PM
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Yes that is probably what is making your engine light come on and it does need to be replaced, but I can assure you that the o2 should not be what is causing the tachometer to go crazy like that, go ahead an replace that o2 and then take it from there
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Monday, April 13th, 2009 AT 5:49 PM
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Where would I find the speed sensor? (On the car)
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Monday, April 13th, 2009 AT 8:09 PM
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It would be either ontop of the transmission or on the side.
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 AT 2:36 PM

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