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Date:         Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:03:21 -0700
Reply-To:     Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Anyone know how to calibrate the speedo?
Comments: To: Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
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My speedo shop has a bench setup with an electric motor and RPM gauge for testing speedos. 60mph at 805rpm and you're good to go. They also check the readings at lower RPMs as well.

Cheers,

Jeff

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 3:37 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Anyone know how to calibrate the speedo?

I took apart a broken Rabbit speedometer to check out how to access to the speed indicator cup and drive magnet for the speedometer function. I found that the magnet can be slid fore and aft on the cable drive shaft to bring the magnet deeper into/ farther out of the steel cup. This would vary the eddy current effect, which would allow one to calibrate the indication on the needle. A shop that's capable would charge $300 - $500 to do this for you. Mine now indicates 62 MPH when I'm travelling @ 65 MPH (checked by GPS), so If I rely solely on the speedo, I could get a speeding ticket when I set my cruise at 65. I'm actually travelling 3 or 4 mph faster than my needle indication, and this really bugs me. I am aware of the designed-in inaccuracy of the older VW speedos. My wheels are stock steel with tires that are stock-sized Michelin Agilis load C's all around. I've searched for info for this specific procedure. but to no avail. I'd like to take my Vanagon Speedo apart to see if it's similar to the Rabbit one in this area. Does anyone know if I have to disassemble and re-assemble to speedo many times in trial and error method, or is there a way to mock it all up on the bench and get it done that way? If I figure it it all out, I'll post it to the list.

Appreciate any help! Mike B.


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