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Re: Alternator blue wire
Historical mailing list - Jason Guest
Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:02:59 +0100
There is a OXS sensor reset button on the speedometer cable junction box under the front of the van van that clicks when you...
Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:12:53 -0700
...While >>>> >> monkeying >>>> >> with it I managed to break the speedo needle, the cable mounting >>>> >> clip and >>>> >> one of the housing corners. To make matters...
another odometer repair
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 22 Jun 2018 12:27:52 -0400
...I used a length of wire that fit in the place where the speedo cable goes and put the other end in a drill...
Re: Replacing/Upgrading the Speedometer
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Sat, 15 Dec 2001 06:25:44 -0600
My speedo when I first got the Van was sporadic at best, sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't----the needle did the maringa...
Re: OSX box
Historical mailing list
Mon, 9 Aug 2010 10:29:05 -0400
...also, if I just leave it out and use the longer speedometer cable what do I do with the wires that go to it...
Re: OXS Light Reset?
Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
Tue, 16 May 2000 16:38:50 -0400
...Trace the speedo cable to the front of the car under the grill. There is the EGR counter, and all you have to do...
Re: Lubricate front heater control cables?
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Mon, 5 May 2008 12:52:48 -0700
...Same thing happened to my 90, so I did the same treatment to > > all > > 4 cables. Works great on the speedo cable, too. > > > > Keith...
Re: [WetWesties] 1983 to 1985 Spedo calibration mph fix
Historical mailing list - Danny C.
Sat, 15 May 2010 21:05:39 -0700
...The speedo cable goes into the back and turns the gears to make the miles change. the needle is something thet turns after the...
Re: speedo cable question
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 3 Apr 2008 16:28:35 -0700
...The > > push-in clip is only done at the speedo end of the cable from 82 onwards > > AFAIK. > > -- > > Jim Thompson > > 84 GL 1.9...
FFFFriday Follies ... Tales from the Shop
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 01 Sep 95 08:34:55 CDT
...Service-Advisor The Speedometer Oh, the stories we hear, like the stars in the sky, Have all been encountered before, But just when you...
Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
Historical mailing list - The Westy man
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:58:01 -0700
...While monkeying >>> with it I managed to break the speedo needle, the cable mounting clip >>> and >>> one of the housing corners. To make matters...
Re: Speedo Cable Fitting
Historical mailing list
Sat, 15 Jul 1995 10:56:10 -0700
At 04:48 7/15/95, Bradley wrote: >On Fri, 14 Jul 1995, David Schwarze wrote: > >> Bradley writes: >> > I meant _MY_ bus is ugly...
Different Speedo Cable Idea
Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
Fri, 28 May 1999 07:37:28 EDT
Originally, I thought reinforced epoxy was the easiest, and best solution. Then I thought, if I were doing it, I think I would just...
Heater Controls '80, was VW Cooling
Historical mailing list
03 Jun 97 06:05:24 PDT
...I checked into it last weekend while my dash was disassembled to replace speedo cable and install oil temp guage. Here's what I...
Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:07:27 -0700
...While monkeying > >> with it I managed to break the speedo needle, the cable mounting clip > and > >> one of the housing corners. To make matters...
Re: Factory cruise control
Historical mailing list - MC
Sun, 1 Aug 2004 10:05:48 -0700
...It is right at the speedo cable that attached to the instrument cluster. You can see it at plain sight as soon as you...
want to buy a distributor and parts for sale
Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
Sun, 9 Dec 2001 17:38:00 -0800
...seth bruggeman here's what's left of my parts stash (all from an 84 w/ exception of speedo cable--not sure what years...
Re: Sorry, Another Question On the Audi Wheels
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:01:32 -0800
...the only difference is the speedo drive cable sticking out about 1/8 inch. Scott turbovans oh btw ..I have a set of four...
Re: speedometer cable installation question
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Tue, 6 Feb 2007 16:10:11 -0800
RE: OXS Counter/Light Along with what Mark said my understanding is that the mileage at which the OXS light came on started at...
Re: Anyone know how to calibrate the speedo?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 3 May 2011 12:18:05 -0400
...Use a short length of speedo cable or other flexible drive to avoid stressing the connection btw drill and gauge. Yrs, d
Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:32:22 -0700
...I thought the syncro speedometer cable turned at twice the speed of the 2WD one .. not half. Do I have that right or am...
Re: Speedo Cable Fitting
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Fri, 14 Jul 1995 14:47:45 -0700 (PDT)
Bradley writes: > > On 14 Jul 1995, Wagner Michael wrote: > > > Ugly?! UGLY?!?! I think my loaf is *beautiful*!!! > > I meant _MY_ bus is ugly. It...
Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:56:58 -0700
...While > monkeying > > >> with it I managed to break the speedo needle, the cable mounting clip > > and > > >> one of the housing corners. To make matters...
Re: '84 Hub cap problem
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 7 Jul 2010 20:20:49 -0400
...a) put tiny dab of grease on the end of the speedo cable, then mount and dismount the cap and see if it actually...
More Parts from Europe
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:33:15 -0500
...Syncro Gas tank level senders- $199 Mirror Glass for Vanagon Power Mirror (flat)- $125 Syncro Vanagon Speedo Cable $125 Syncro Diff Lock Actuator- $125...
Re: odometer tires speed error
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Mon, 19 Apr 1999 20:47:33 +0200
Larry Hamm wrote: > The speedo cable is turned by the left front wheel. With stock wheels > and tires, a particular number of wheel revolutions...
Re: Help, late model instument cluster in '82 van
Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
Mon, 5 Feb 2007 12:39:00 -0700
...So, I guess my questions are can > I get a > 'newer' upper plug in speedo cable and have it work? And, what would > it...
Re: How to Replace Tach Light??
Historical mailing list
Wed, 4 Jan 95 13:28:55 AST
...done it once! But my gorilla hands would not reach the speedo cable nut without major contortions and scars from the stamped steel edges...
More Stuff -Get 80-83 Air Cooled before they go to Ebay
Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
Thu, 15 Aug 2002 23:30:32 -0500
...00 #52) Instrument Cluster 80 Vanagon screw type speedometer cable connection, 78,000 on speedometer, has trip meter $75.00 #53) Three clock, fuel...
Re: What is that Google quick search tip for archives?
Historical mailing list - Mike South
Fri, 4 Dec 2009 16:41:19 -0600
...help me out? > > BTW, want to do a search on replacing speedometer cable (jumpy needle at > low speeds) and it must be in the...
Re: Chick Magnets & that pesky OXS light
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 6 Mar 2009 13:49:54 -0500
...Crawl underneath the left front wheel and find a box with the speedometer cable passing through it from the wheel. On the box is...
Re: Getting wires to...
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Fri, 23 May 2003 16:16:46 -0400
...get wires into the center dash area? I know about the speedometer cable grommet, but I've stuffed about all the wires through there...
Re: [Syncro] NEVC (not exactly vanagon content) ... Paris-Dakar Rallye
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 4 Jan 2004 09:23:38 -0700
...There is a speedometer like cable that runs from the front to rear > wheels of the bike with a cog at each end that...
Re: Gof/Jetta Hubcaps
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Fri, 7 Jun 2002 13:41:22 EDT
...I had a hard time getting these hubcaps to fit and clear the hub--especially the hub with the speedo cable at the front...
Re: FS 85 GL 7 Pass. van
Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
Sat, 19 Jul 2003 13:20:31 -0400
...have original speedo w/ 150,000 mi. automatic tranny- runs smooth has rebuilt front calipers new pads new e brake cable and some brake...
Re: Speedometer/Odometer connections
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Wed, 8 Oct 2008 10:14:20 -0700
...86+ has 2 oil pressure switches and a logic board inside the speedo that they connect to. If you use a blue foil with...
Power Steering Boots - hose clamp attachment
Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
Tue, 25 Jan 2005 22:53:31 -0500
...even twisted? Any thoughts here> Also I cannot get my new speedo cable to go thru the steering knuckle? What to do.... -Is a...
Re: speedo cable lube-able?
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Thu, 9 Jun 2005 16:28:59 -0700
...On 6/9/05, Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@yahoo.com> wrote: > Hello, I have heard that one can roll the cable in graphite. Dont know...
Re: 1986 dash/speedo/housing in a 1983?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 7 Oct 2002 20:12:51 -0700
...The speedo cable I'm using is the push-on kind(not screw on). > > Any other thoughts? Any ideas about the best way to...
'84 and up speedo cable
Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 11:49:34 -0500
Can anyone tell me what style connector the '84 and up vanagon cable uses?? screw style or clip style. thanks James M. Foust Architectural...
Re: Great device for lubing cables
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 5 Jul 2019 13:26:46 -0700
...Recently I recalled >>>>> mention of the use of a motorcycle cable lubrication gadget--in my case the >>>>> Motion Pro 08-0182 cable luber--and...
Re: RESULTS - Tire Survey
Historical mailing list
Wed, 5 Mar 1997 20:01:05 -0500 (EST)
...the cable which throws more variability into the speed measurement than the distance measurement. Speedometer error is also not necessarily linear. Many speedometers will...
Re: Using the "extra" LEDs in the instrument cluster
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:06:00 -0500
...many > people have bypassed them with a longer speedo cable anyways since its just > a mileage counter, and the box is just an extra...
Re: re- Oxygen Sensor Reset
Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
Mon, 8 Sep 1997 10:20:58 -0600
...Joel Walker ?? start at the left front wheel, and follow the speedo cable upwards toward the dash pod ... the little box has got to...
Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:33:06 -0400
...that > would be optional equipment. > Durn bureaucrats . > > I thought the syncro speedometer cable turned at twice the speed of the 2WD > one .. > not half...
Re: Synchro to 2wd
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 6 Jun 2005 06:43:57 -0700
...The front diff must be turning for the speedo to work since the Syncro speedo cable is driven by it. Mark Hans Achter wrote...
Re: Odometer Repair-Migrating Shaft
Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
Sun, 25 Feb 2001 17:02:57 -0800
...a nail Dremeled to > > the dimensions of the cable end) to perform the speedometer cables' > > function to turn the gears. I fastened the "shaft...
Re: front wheels making clicking noise-wheel bearings?
Historical mailing list - DaveC
Sat, 18 May 2002 07:19:19 -0700
...left wheel, could it be something having to do with a speedometer cable that is starting it's death cycle? Dave -- Dave Carpenter Whatever...
Re: Where is the O2 sensor LED reset button?
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Fri, 22 Mar 2002 16:37:21 -0500
Its on a black box attached to the speedo cable. If you look under the Van - follow the speed cable from the left front...
missing Syncro differential! WTF?
Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
Thu, 4 Dec 1997 23:03:04 -0800
...and 12 of the dreaded CV bolts, not to mention the speedo cable and vent line. The unit has to be lifted, tilted and...
Green ground strap/ noisy speedo
Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
Thu, 20 Aug 1998 12:50:55 -0400
...I remember someone saying their speedo was making noises and they put WD-40 on it.... Bingo!!... mine has been doing it for awhile...
Re: EGR light???
Historical mailing list - Westywoman
Mon, 28 Feb 2000 19:42:11 -0500
...Follow the speedometer cable on the driver's side down to a black bax under the front grille (need to get down on your...
Re: ISO spedometer hub clip
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Wed, 23 Aug 2000 02:42:07 -0500
...ISO spedometer hub clip >I'm looking for the teeny tiny little clip that holds >the speedo cable to the hub. Anyone have one...
Front spindle possibly needed
Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:01:13 -0400
...I assume it had grease seeping out of the speedometer cable hole and it just ran dry over time. The passengers side looks clean...
Better Shifter Bushings?
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:58:00 -0700
...251957809J- Syncro Speedometer Drive Cable- $125 >> 4. 251609701D- Syncro Rear Brake Cable (left)- $75 >> 5. 251609702- Syncro Rear Brake Cable (right)- $75 >> 6. 094409181B...
Re: Stuck Grease Cap? Try This PIC.
Historical mailing list - David Vickery
Thu, 6 Sep 2012 06:23:23 -0700
...He didn't know that the speedo cable was attatched. In his defense it was covered with RTV (which I do to all mine...
Use Oxy Sensor light to re-set odometer?
Historical mailing list - Ed Lloyd
Sat, 20 May 2006 17:39:13 -0400
...I have learned that it has a re-set button on the speedometer cable, and it lights up at 50,000 or perhaps 60...
I Instrument cluster wiring... Help Needed... late model
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Sat, 3 Apr 2004 20:09:42 -0500
...It's the two wire connector (non keyed, brown and blue/white on my '91) between the speedo cable and the brake fluid tank...
Re: OXS and battery light on intermitant
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:16:44 -0500
I don't know the wiring details of the conversion, but if this circuit is still stock, you should follow the speedo cable up...
re: Good News/ 3rd gears woes
Historical mailing list
Fri, 15 Dec 1995 03:24:47 -0500
...rattles out of the sink unit and the clicking in the speedometer cable and it will be like new.(temporarily) ---------- sorry, i missed something...