Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2007 13:48:15 -0800
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From: Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: speedometer cable installation question
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I've checked ETKA 5.3, 5.6 and 6.2 as well (I have them all [as well as 7]
on different machines), that's why I said "forget ETKA" (too many errors,
especially in the early editions). This is why (as an "info junkie") I've
retained hundreds of the old Parts Fiche to cross-reference and double-check
against ETKA, as well as being able to search out obsolete part numbers.
A check with Bentley's Track Wiring Diagram shows that the OXS light circuit
exists thru 1991 on Terminal 14 of the 14 Pin Flat Connector to the
Instrument Cluster, so that's no help either (as noted over the years, there
are inconsistentcies in many of the editions of Bentley, which can't always
be a trustworthy source of information). A further check in Bentley on Page
90.15 shows the illustration of the box for USA Models without a year period
cut-off of any kind, so once again, no help there either.
A further check shows the Parts Fiche Illustration 135-15 "Vehicles With
Revolution Counter" and the box itself installed with the comments
"Digifant: MV" which is the USA market and with checking Illustration 149-05
showing the box again with the comments "USA". Although the original fiche
can't be considered an "end all=be all", they have proven over the years (in
my experience) to be an awful lot more reliable than ETKA. Just think why
we as a group most often than not consider the parts person at a dealer to
be morons - can't be helped if they have poor information to go on
for themselves. I'm surprised (well, really I'm not) that VOA had their
dealer network ash-can the fiche system en-mass when introing ETKA. The
least they could have done was to have them keep it as a back up - doesn't
take up much room.
The fact that Loren's and Troy's vehicles never came with the "Revolution
Counter" nor is there any OXS light in their cluster is not to be disputed,
I believe 'em. But I do agree this is a mystery that bears a bit more
research (I love a good "hunt"). Perhaps Mr Drillock can shed some info
that I don't have at my fingertips.
Curiouser & curiouser, said Alice......
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On 2/6/07, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote:
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> RE: OXS Recorder/Switch on the speedo
> My '90 doesn't have it (a US vehicle) and no OXS light on the dash. IRRC
> it was dropped in '88? Mark, do you have better info on this?
> BTW, just checked ETKA 7, it's no help either, shows both cables for '90
> and also for '85 that I know had the OXS light.
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