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Date:         Mon, 20 Nov 1995 14:21:22 -0500
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         SyncroHead@aol.com
Subject:      Re: Help: 89 Westy w/Noisy Speedometer

In a message dated 95-11-19 03:01:38 EST, peter_jensen@merck.com (Peter Jensen) writes:

>Does anyone know a common failure/problem that would cause a speedo to click

>constantly while driving? (needle bounces also) Current mileage 92,000. > Should I replace(new/used), or tear into the speedo head? Are these >speedos unique to vanagons, or are they the same as in some other VW's?

My wife's '88 has done this since 1989. I had the dealer "fix" it under warranty. The replaced the speedometer. This quieted the clicking but the needle still bounces. So I WOULDN'T TRY A NEW SPEEDO. I think the problem lies in the cable and cable routing. I've been meaning to (yes, for years!) try lubricating (graphite maybe?) and adjust the routing of the cable so that it is as straight as possible. A friend of mine got rid of the clicking this way.

Jim Davis 87 Syncro 88 Wolfsburg


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