Date:         Mon, 4 Jan 1999 12:21:57 -0500
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Speedometer clicking - any recommendations? (fwd)
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   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
>