This is a very common problem with Vanagon speedometers and really the only way I have found to fix it is to get the speedo rebuilt by someone who knows what they are doing. I have rebuilt ones for $150. You can send me your old one and I can have it rebuilt (keep your mileage) or I can send you one that is zeroed out. I have tried to "fix" these and they just keep breaking after a few miles down the road. Just my opinion, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com
Mike Miller wrote: > My odometer quit a week or so ago. I pulled the speedo and looked it over. > The gear was on and seemed to move OK. > > I put a small amount of light grease on it and put it back. Worked fine. > > Today quit again, again on X9.9 on the trip meter [first time 19.9 this time > 59.9] and the total miles display kind of off kilter, no digit entirely > square in the display, same as last week. > > Any body got any ideas other than spraying some cleaner in there, waiting > for it to dry and spray some silicone? > > Mike > > |
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