Speed sensor wire

1998 SUBARU LIBERTY
313,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CLINTON GRAVESON
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I got a parking sensor that is also a digital speedometer. i need to tap in to the speed sensor wire for the speedometer to work. i need to know the location of the wire. i tried behind the cluster but i do not know what color wire it is. i hope you can help.
Apr 22, 2017 at 1:21 AM
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we do not have the Liberty model here in US. However, a Forester is a black wire and white wire and runs to c9 and c10 on cluster connector. See picture.
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Apr 22, 2017 at 6:28 AM
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CLINTON GRAVESON
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Thanks for your help over in the US the Liberty is called the Legacy over there. i will try the wires. thank you so much for your reply.
Apr 23, 2017 at 2:24 AM
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Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
Apr 25, 2017 at 11:40 AM
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CLINTON GRAVESON
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Hi ken i have 2 connectors near the speedo 1 with 3 wires and 1 woth about 7 wores which one would have the speed sensor connected too
Apr 25, 2017 at 11:54 AM
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ok now that I knew it was a legacy it goes to position 3 &5 on connectors which should be marked on plastic. see pic.
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Apr 25, 2017 at 12:05 PM
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CLINTON GRAVESON
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Hi HAMC300 just wondering to get the speed signal do you know if i have to connect my wire to both speed signal wires thanks
Apr 25, 2017 at 1:40 PM
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yes they both have to be connected to where they go in dash.
Apr 25, 2017 at 2:47 PM