Spider Speedo Problem

Help please : random speedo on our Spider today. Just noticed that the speedometer started showing random speeds, or no speed at all! The odometer also only racked up 4 miles after about 20 miles of driving. Occasionally the speed was displayed correctly for a few seconds, before switching 0->5->23->3->65->0 and like that for the whole drive. Stopping to switch off the engine and on again didn't clear the fault, which I'm guessing is a wiring or sensor problem, but I've no idea where to look, as I don't know where the speed sensor is. Any help appreciated. Thanks, Ian

I believe the speed sensor is an ABS sensor on one of the front wheels, so maybe start there and work back?

Actually, Lee, I've found it on the gearbox and a bit cooked and crumbling from the exhaust manifold heat I think. Have ordered a new speed sensor and connecting cable/plug. How the bleeping boot release cable has snapped off the rear lock, so now I'm looking for one of those and some handy hints on how to get it through the bodywork from lock to release handle! Now having to squeeze my arm under the boot and fiddle with the right side lock mechanism to get it open! You OK? It's been a while. Ian

Quick update. Got new speed sensor and connector with cable attached. New sensor was a pig to fit - very tight. It didn't work with the original connector plug, which had started to crumble from the heat. Replaced the plug and cable too. All working again for under £20 (and I have a spare original speed sensor too!).

Hi Ian,
all good here thanks, glad you fixed it and all for very little. £$20 repairs are rare these days (and we all know where to look now for non working Spyder speedo's...assuming anyone looks here any more....

We could organise a local meet up some time...if any one has a working car...
lee