Thread: Is there an easy way to diagnose a non-functioning speedo 300SD?
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Old 08-15-2010, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Wodnek View Post
If it has a cable then here is a way.

Pull your cluster. Drive the car forward, or jack up the rear and just run the car in drive. Watch and see if the cable is spinning. If it is spinning, squeeze it gently with your fingers and see if it is spinning with at least a little bit of torque. If it stops with the slightest pressure, the sending unit may be the issue. Not spinning at all is likely to be a cable.
If the 126 has an electric speedometer, then this is obviously of no value. I never had a 126, so i don't know.
The W126 has an electric speedometer, so it won't help.
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