I have used the "bap" method - a sharp blow with the heel of the left hand to the corner of the binnacle. Worked every time. "Repaired" with lube directed inside speedo head. YMMV. Geo/ATL
On Sat, Jan 19, 2013 at 1:41 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote: > Most likely the needle is just stuck. Try tapping the housing while driving > and watch the needle spring to position. Needs some cleaning and lubing. > Some clock oil will do the trick. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > Don Hanson > Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 6:43 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Speedo Issue.. > > I've not heard of a Vanagon speedo losing it's speed function and > keeping > the odometer, but that is just what mine begin doing this afternoon without > any warning or prior indication of problems. > > I had the odometer wheel problem and I also had a bad cable before but > now the speedo needle sits unmoving on "Zero" while the miles click off > just fine. I know from my tach how fast I am going but the speedo is also > pretty handy and I'd like to restore it's function...if anyone has a > hint....thanks, > > Don Hanson > |
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