Date:         Mon, 4 Jan 1999 19:39:56 -0500
Reply-To:     Tyrone Greene <macpine@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Tyrone Greene <macpine@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Speedometer clicking - any recommendations?
Comments: To: EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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I saw no mention as to whether or not there is an trip-ometer included
with the speedo in question. If so, then check to see if the tenths of a
mile/kilometer is turning over properly, if not then push reset botton
as needed to get it to catch and go. My 87 GL Syncro has that problem
and it shows up after each fillup when I reset the trip-ometer.
Sometimes I have to push the button a couple of times. Good luck.       :)

Tyrone
Big Pine Key, FL

EMZ wrote:
>
>    Good chance it's just the cable. You maybe able to fix it.
> This is a symptom of a bend in the cable. Check to see if there
> is an area that has a sharp bent (or kink). Bent it back using 2
> pairs of plyers. This is likely your problem. This usually
> accuurs down near the wheels where things on the road could
> catch the cable.
>
>  Run away from this dealer! Little or no chance both parts
> are bad.
>
>             Eric                   86-VW4x4
>             vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
>             Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
>
> On Mon, 4 Jan 1999, Steve Macaulay wrote:
>
> > I have both a annoying clicking sound and slight needle vibration in my
> > speedometer that varies in intensity depending on how fast I am going.  I
> > had a local VW dealer check it out and they said I need a new speedometer
> > head and cable. They want over $200 for the parts and over $100 for the
> > labor.  I have a Bentley manual and it looks like a simple enough job that I
> > can do myself, however, I'm hesitant to spend the big bucks for the parts to
> > fix the
> > constant and annoying click sound without seeing if there are other
> > listmembers who may have had a similar problem and found a cheaper fix other
> > than the standard dealer "replace all the parts and give me your money" fix.
> > For example, would replacing only the cable itself help?, Is there anything
> > I should check on my speedometer head?, etc.
> >
> > Thanks for your help.
> >
> > Steve
> >
> > 89 Westy
> >