Speedo failure on an Astra

When I'm driving my Astra, after about half an hour my speedo stops working. I have been told it could be a sensor but not sure.

Asked on 20 June 2012 by puggers

Answered by Honest John
Oil seal of final drive speed sensor has probably failed. About a £100 job.
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