Bokrasawski

Hey there, so this is my issue. I have a 97 3.8 (recently replaced) with a t5 (also just installed)... My problem is that when I drive, my speedometer is ridiculously far off from what I'm going, so far off that when I hit 36, the speedometer reads 115 and the governor kicks in I'm not sure how to approach this problem. also I am getting no temperature readout, the radiator fan isn't coming on, and while driving back from the parts yard today, the horn went off and wouldn't stop. what a nightmare. any help would be greatly appreciated

3.0Taurass

New speedo gear in the trans?

stangant

did you replace the ECU?

Bokrasawski

I didn't, I found the speedo sensor on the trans, so I disconnected it and am able to drive as I please, but no speed readout anymore, obviously. I'm trying to figure out which part exactly I need, I may just remove the sensor and bring it straight to a parts store and ask them to match it. I replaced the temperature gauge and still no temp readout, So I put the fan on a switch until I can figure out the problem. should I replace the ECU??

stangant

I have never done the swap so not 100% sure but you could always "borrow" an ecu from someone with a manual and see if it helps. I'm sure there has to be some sort of difference between the setups as I think on auto's you can adjust with a tuner... but again not sure don't have an auto or have ever done this swap.

Chromeshadow

It's cool that you made the switch, how does performance rate now that you have the 5 speed?

If you can't figure it out, you could get a Garmin GPS with a MPH readout and forget about the speedometer.