If we find a breakdown unbearable it is this. Even if it is not serious, it will be necessary to evacuate this problem hastily for obvious safety reasons. Brief advice, if you know a common meter problem, we advise you to download a phone app such as for example Waze . In this way you will know your approximate speed thanks to a system GPS . In addition, the positions of fixed and mobile speed cameras will be indicated by other users. During this file, we will look at what will be the most common speedometer malfunctions in this Citroen Traction 11, as well as their reasons.counter-problem-Citroen-Traction-11

The counter needle of your Citroen Traction 11 which jumps

Here's a really annoying problem. When your needle jumps, it's impossible to know its effective speed . Also, the gaze will be spontaneously captivated by this problem, which is rather problematic. There are several common causes for this difficulty. Sometimes the wiring between the speed sensor and the dial Citroen Traction 11 is defective. Another cause, this speed sensor is faulty, you can probably replace it. More rarely, the problem arises from the pivot of the needle.

The counter of your Citroen Traction 11 remains at zero

It is by far the problème the most annoying. The needle of this counter which remains at zero is most often due to a sensor problem. Your sensor is clearly not inevitably defective. Sometimes it will be enough to add a specific product for electrical connections in order to clean it. This wiring problem is therefore very recurrent in the Citroen Traction 11. However, it is sometimes also possible that the pivot which allows the needle to operate is defective. So, it is not easy to find only this component at retail. In case this problem is not resolved, you will probably have to replace the sensors of the Citroen Traction 11. However, we advise you to go to a garage to make a real observation.

Approximate speed of the counter

Note that by default, a dial is somewhat approximate. When driving, the speedometer is about 5% just above the actual speed of the Citroen Traction 11. This is a safety measure that manufacturers have taken to avoid speeding, as well as problems with motorists. To measure your speed, it is advisable to drive on the highway using an app such as waze. For fixed speeds, the app will be more precise. In case the displayed speed is clearly different, in this case you probably have a problem with the sensors. We advise you to check them. As we have seen, the problem generally comes from the sounders of the Citroen Traction 11. Having a sensor replaced will usually cost cheaper than changing the dial. In fact, make sure of the causes of your problem before going to a garage. We hope this guide has helped you, see you soon!