Someone probably modified the gear. Mine has no wire on it. I tried a fix by putting super glue on the gear shaft. It's not working too well. My tripmeter now works, but my odometer does not work. If a new speedo with odometer and tripmeter cost about a $100, I might consider getting a new one myself. I would be interested in hearing other people's experience buying a new speedo/ odometer/tripmeter. costs and source. Also, maybe there are some cool aftermarket backlit alternatives? If I'm going to spend bucks, I don't need to keep it stock. problem is that there are so many other problems with my van that I don't know where to start. So, the information might just be wishful thinking for me. ... sigh.. -- Craig
On Thu, 2 Dec 2004 11:00:53 -0800, Matthew C. Huntley <matthew.huntley@strathbogie.net> wrote: > My speedometer works fine, but my odometer does not. Sometimes it works a > little, but not for very long. I took a loot inside, and foudn the gear > the engages the worm gear has been drilled and a wire threaded through to > keep it on the shaft. I am not sure that this is the way that it is > designed... > Does anyone have any ideas? I would love to get it working, and right now > the speedo show says $100 - $120. > > Thanks, > Matt > > -- > Any opinions stated here are my own, otherwise someone else would have > said them. > |
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