Watch your speed !!

iain.s · 30-03-2011, 20:30

If you drive an xtrail check your speedo mine reads 30 when it is doing 33 (verified by A speed info camera and A tom tom sat nav ) so dont do your 10% allowed cos the speedo is already doing it , I also wonder as to if the fuel consumption figures are out , pi%*ed me off cos I claim mileage for work "

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terranobreakershropshire · 30-03-2011, 20:38

thats unusual, most cars usually add a bit on, my mav adds on 10% ! (says 77 its doing 70) my dads trooper is nearly as bad, most cars i have had add on

96terrano · 30-03-2011, 20:44

could be the speedo sensor in the gearbox

iain.s · 30-03-2011, 21:02

I know the tom tom is right cos have been using it with different cars most of which as you say come up with 27 or 28 on t/t when showing 30 on speedo

Deleted account DD · 30-03-2011, 21:35

That needs fixing, apart the obvious when the cameras are out playing, you are only allowed to have a speedo over reading, not under reading.

Obviously itll never be detected under normal circumstances unless your vehicle gets examined for any reason

danielj · 30-03-2011, 21:37

Don't know if its common in xtrails to under read speed but its definately common in Terranos and other motors to over read. So when the speedo reads 33mph the actual speed would be more like 30. Under reading may be illegal. 96terrano suggestion may be worth looking at.

iain.s · 30-03-2011, 23:11

Will have to look into , just as well found now Do/did tend to use the 10%

quite A lot

saying that at 60 its about right

makeitfit · 30-03-2011, 23:14

Has it got bigger boots on ?

iain.s · 30-03-2011, 23:52

Its on its standard boots very much road use directionals (on it when I bought it )

iain.s · 31-03-2011, 00:06

By the way am off to Pembroke dock in summer to see some relations , where abouts in west wales are you ?

makeitfit · 31-03-2011, 00:16

A bit further up mate near Cardigan, so about an hour and a bit I guess

mowerman · 31-03-2011, 20:28

mine deffo reads 10% too high, says 70 on speedo and 62/3 on sat nav

still helps with the fuel consumption as I think I am doing 70 !!!!

iain.s · 31-03-2011, 20:47

I will be coming down coast from N/Wales (live in Denbishire) so would be passing probably , see how things go about that !

iain.s · 31-03-2011, 20:52

70 seems about same on sat nav as on speedo , it seems to be in lower range ( where its gonna get me nicked

that it goes t*t's up still even with speedo reading low doing high 30+ mpg

lacroupade · 31-03-2011, 23:18

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Originally Posted by iain.s

70 seems about same on sat nav as on speedo , it seems to be in lower range ( where its gonna get me nicked

that it goes t*t's up still even with speedo reading low doing high 30+ mpg

ACPO guidance is if drivers speed is equal to or less than speed limit+10%+2mph then no prosecution should be brought.

30-03-2011, 20:30	#1
iain.s Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Wales Coast Vehicle: nissan xtrail 2.2di Posts: 193	Watch your speed !! If you drive an xtrail check your speedo mine reads 30 when it is doing 33 (verified by A speed info camera and A tom tom sat nav ) so dont do your 10% allowed cos the speedo is already doing it , I also wonder as to if the fuel consumption figures are out , pi%*ed me off cos I claim mileage for work ""

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30-03-2011, 20:38	#2
terranobreakershropshire Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: shropshire Vehicle: d22 double cab 2001 Posts: 175	thats unusual, most cars usually add a bit on, my mav adds on 10% ! (says 77 its doing 70) my dads trooper is nearly as bad, most cars i have had add on

30-03-2011, 20:44	#3
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	could be the speedo sensor in the gearbox

30-03-2011, 21:02	#4
iain.s Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Wales Coast Vehicle: nissan xtrail 2.2di Posts: 193	I know the tom tom is right cos have been using it with different cars most of which as you say come up with 27 or 28 on t/t when showing 30 on speedo

30-03-2011, 21:35	#5
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	That needs fixing, apart the obvious when the cameras are out playing, you are only allowed to have a speedo over reading, not under reading. Obviously itll never be detected under normal circumstances unless your vehicle gets examined for any reason

30-03-2011, 21:37	#6
danielj Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ireland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI 03 LWB Posts: 695	Don't know if its common in xtrails to under read speed but its definately common in Terranos and other motors to over read. So when the speedo reads 33mph the actual speed would be more like 30. Under reading may be illegal. 96terrano suggestion may be worth looking at.

30-03-2011, 23:11	#7
iain.s Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Wales Coast Vehicle: nissan xtrail 2.2di Posts: 193	Will have to look into , just as well found now Do/did tend to use the 10% quite A lot saying that at 60 its about right

30-03-2011, 23:14	#8
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Has it got bigger boots on ?

30-03-2011, 23:52	#9
iain.s Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Wales Coast Vehicle: nissan xtrail 2.2di Posts: 193	Its on its standard boots very much road use directionals (on it when I bought it )

31-03-2011, 00:06	#10
iain.s Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Wales Coast Vehicle: nissan xtrail 2.2di Posts: 193	By the way am off to Pembroke dock in summer to see some relations , where abouts in west wales are you ?

31-03-2011, 00:16	#11
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	A bit further up mate near Cardigan, so about an hour and a bit I guess

31-03-2011, 20:28	#12
mowerman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rayleigh, Essex Vehicle: terrano 2 mk4 2.7tdi SE Posts: 233	mine deffo reads 10% too high, says 70 on speedo and 62/3 on sat nav still helps with the fuel consumption as I think I am doing 70 !!!!

31-03-2011, 20:47	#13
iain.s Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Wales Coast Vehicle: nissan xtrail 2.2di Posts: 193	I will be coming down coast from N/Wales (live in Denbishire) so would be passing probably , see how things go about that !

31-03-2011, 20:52	#14
iain.s Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Wales Coast Vehicle: nissan xtrail 2.2di Posts: 193	70 seems about same on sat nav as on speedo , it seems to be in lower range ( where its gonna get me nicked that it goes t*t's up still even with speedo reading low doing high 30+ mpg