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• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 12:18:47 -0500
  ...under the speedometer console," just the brake/clutch reservoir, fuses, and the steering column. The factory setup was the Heidelburg(sp?) head unit powering...
• Speedo noise zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 09:33:31 -0700
  Hi guys, As the headline says; the speedometer is making a noise with the new cable installed. Not every time though. When its quiet...
• Re: o2 sensor light
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:33:42 -0500
  ...box and another cable goes from the black box to the speedometer head. The switch for turning on the OXY light is within the...
• Re: how to fix cracked intrument cluster housings where speedo/tach mount to cluster
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:10:10 -0500
  Another way to do it is to cut the heads off of long screws so that you end up with studs. Then, epoxy the...
• Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 11 May 2002 09:01:12 -0500
  ...Everyone, check your speedometers!!!! They may be showing the speed in kilometers per hour and that is ***much*** different from miles per hour! My...
• Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 11 May 2002 08:10:37 -0500
  ...After driving on the four lane highway for a > few > miles, Thor, who was following me, started to flash the headlights > like an > insane...
• Re: TDI bad camshaft
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 23 May 2011 19:17:16 -0700
  ...never had any head leakage in the many miles I > covered. Did I mention both of my Vanagons had accurate speedometers? Let it be...
• Effects of tire sizes on fuel economy!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 18:09:04 -0500
  ...Engine appears to work harder taking hills or head winds. Mileage was probably affected by actual higher speeds being traveled due to speedometer correction...
• Re: Speedometer question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 22:06:24 -0400
  ...Speedometer question Speedometer still works (a little bouncy in the 30 - 50K range). Provided I do not break the needle during surgery on the...
• Speedometer question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 2 Jun 2016 13:06:21 -0700
  I managed to get some more use out of a screeching speedometer by lubing the shaft and bushing magnetic drive piece rides on. One...
• Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:16:35 -0400
  ...Pretty much every GPS program has > a speedometer/heading/trip computer feature these days. > > Happy Trails, > > Greg Potts > Toronto, Ontario Canada > 197x Westfakia "Bob...
• Help With Instrument Lighting Please
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 11:22:48 -0500
  Hi All, My digital clock between the speedometer and odometer is no longer backlit when I have my headlights on. Does anyone has any...
• Re: Oil Pressure Buzzer? After Tach Wiring.
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 16 May 2005 13:51:12 -0700
  ...The board is fed through a long multi-pin header along the top edge of the rear of the speedometer. >The 2.1L "2...
• Re: Soeedo repair
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:28:49 +0100
  ...I thought it worked, but the problem soon reared ir's ugly head and came back.I seem to remember someone doing speedometer repair...
• Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:49:58 -0700
  ...The even fixed and shipped it same-day since we were heading out on a trip very soon after. Money well spent, IMO. Obviously...
• Re: Diesel mileage tire question (odometer accuracy)
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 16:18:56 -0700
  ...thanks for the headsup. > > Incidentally, these are front tires P185/75R14, what front tires should I be > running for more accurate speedometer/odometer? > > -- gnarlie...
• Re: Soeedo repair
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:49:28 -0500
  ...problem soon reared ir's ugly head and came back.I seem to > remember someone doing speedometer repair.� My eyes are no good for...
• warning, check your driver!!! (was:Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 May 2002 09:45:07 EDT
  ...After driving on the four lane highway for a few > miles, Thor, who was following me, started to flash the headlights like an > insane...
• Re: Speedometer question
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 2 Jun 2016 18:05:59 -0300
  ...Speedometer question >> >> Speedometer still works (a little bouncy in the 30 - 50K range). Provided >> I do not break the needle during surgery on the...
• bouncing speedometer
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 14:14:11 -0700
  ...blessing to all, gary --- jbrrr510 <jbrrr510@hotmail.com> wrote: > I've recently noticed that my speedometer isn't as > steady as it once > was...
• Odometer doesn't work; speedometer does?
  Historical mailing list - Don Oldenburg
  Sun, 20 Aug 2000 12:50:46 EDT
  ...This may differ in Vanagons and other models, but in the Jetta, pulling the speedometer head from the cluster was mostly a matter of...
• Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sat, 11 May 2002 07:26:52 -0700
  ...Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer > > What a busy, busy day I had yesterday and I learned something very > important. > Everyone, check your speedometers!!!! They may...
• Good News
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Dec 1995 10:37:31
  ...the head gasket, all I need is to get the rattles out of the sink unit and the clicking in the speedometer cable and...
• Re: Noisy speedo
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Dec 2015 23:54:24 -0500
  ...Yesterday morning, the speedometer starts making a whirling noise as I head down the street for the first drive of the day. It's...
• Re: Odometer Broken
  Historical mailing list - Dave Martin
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 13:29:30 -0700
  ...This may differ in Vanagons and other models, but in the Jetta, pulling the speedometer head from the cluster was mostly a matter of...
• Re: Syncro Speedometer drive available
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:34:35 -0800
  ...got a new syncro speedometer drive gear in stock. It is for a US >>> Syncro with MPH speedo head. It is $199 plus shipping...
• Re: was: 3 Questions Now: Speedo, brake, and headlight questions.
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 18:33:36 -0600
  ...s a speedometer shop in your town. They're suprisingly common, and can fix this type of problem. > >2. Headlights: My headlights are far...
• Re: 82 odometer/tripmeter
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 06:49:47 -0700
  ...This may differ in Vanagons and other models, but in the Jetta, pulling the speedometer head from the cluster was mostly a matter of...
• Re: Help: 89 Westy w/Noisy Speedometer
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 14:21:22 -0500
  ...The replaced the speedometer. This quieted the clicking but the needle still bounces. So I WOULDN'T TRY A NEW SPEEDO. I think the...
• Re: Strange Static Buzzing Noise Coming From The Dash?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:29:48 -0500
  ...disconnect cable from speedo head > (either a pinch clip affair or screw on, depending on van year, should > be obvious), some light oil in...
• Re: speedo/odo error confusion
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 23:49:25 -0700
  ...These speedometer heads have a tolerance of (+3) miles per hour." When the DOT bureaucrats dropped the 85mph speedometer rule, they instituted a new...
• Re: Speedometer clicking - any recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 15:17:24 CST
  ...I >had a local VW dealer check it out and they said I need a new speedometer >head and cable. They want over $200...
• Re: Speedometer/odometer problem
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 13:56:02 -0500
  ...This may differ in Vanagons and other models, but in the Jetta, pulling the speedometer head from the cluster was mostly a matter of...
• RE: Help With Instrument Lighting Please
  Historical mailing list - Morrell, Edward
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 10:35:37 -0700
  ...Help With Instrument Lighting Please > > Hi All, > > My digital clock between the speedometer and odometer is no longer > backlit when I have my headlights...
• Re: Odometer Repair
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 10:38:31 -0500
  ...This may differ in Vanagons and other models, but in the Jetta, pulling the speedometer head from the cluster was mostly a matter of...
• Re: Odometer....
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 12:37:05 -0700
  ...This may differ in Vanagons and other models, but in the Jetta, pulling the speedometer head from the cluster was mostly a matter of...
• Re: Aluminum Wheel Hub Cap & Speedo Questions...
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 17:08:36 -0500
  ...This may differ in Vanagons and other models, but in the Jetta, pulling the speedometer head from the cluster was mostly a matter of...
• More and more parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 18:43:07 EST
  ...condition: $30 Rear header pipe '87, orig VW, good condition: $30 '84 Dash cluster with clock and new KPH speedometer: $50 AFM 87-91...
• Re: temp gauge not working right...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:36:16 -0400
  ...strap between the left head and body. On a Syncro according to Bentley it can wreck the needle spring inside the speedometer. Yrs, d
• Re: Help With Instrument Lighting Please
  Historical mailing list - Ed Henckel
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 12:06:21 -0800
  DBMaguin@softart.com wrote: > > Hi All, > > My digital clock between the speedometer and odometer is no longer > backlit when I have my headlights on...
• Re: Odometer Repair in Toronto?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 12:42:54 -0400
  ...This may differ in Vanagons and other models, but in the Jetta, pulling the speedometer head from the cluster was mostly a matter of...
• Re: TDI bad camshaft
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 24 May 2011 13:13:39 -0400
  ...never had any head leakage in the many miles I >> covered. Did I mention both of my Vanagons had accurate speedometers? > > Let it be...
• Re: Soeedo repair
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:47:09 +0000
  ...problem soon reared ir's ugly head and came back.I seem to remember someone doing speedometer repair.  My eyes are no good for...
• Re: odometer and trip-odometer stopped
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 10:43:20 -0700
  ...This may differ in Vanagons and other models, but in the Jetta, pulling the speedometer head from the cluster was mostly a matter of...
• Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer - What a Sad, Sad Example
  Historical mailing list - Various
  Mon, 13 May 2002 00:45:52 -0300
  ...Anyone who recognises that the US's policy is head-in-the-sand, may find the following amusing: ftp://hans-willy.myip.org/incoming...
• Parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 07:47:17 EST
  ...header pipe '84, orig VW, good condition: $30 Digijet ECU ('84) $50 Digfant ECU ('87) $75 Idle stabilizer valve from '87 $30 Speedometer, new...
• Will driving w/o my instrument cluster hurt anything?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Elfelt
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 21:34:38 -0400
  This is a follow-up to my problem posted under the heading Re: Odometer/Speedometer come and go together My thought is to drive...
• Re: Odometer?intrument cluster question
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:53:41 -0400
  ...This may differ in Vanagons and other models, but in the Jetta, pulling the speedometer head from the cluster was mostly a matter of...
• Re: Odometer Repair
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 13:49:42 -0600
  ...This may differ in Vanagons > and other models, but in the Jetta, pulling the speedometer head from the > cluster was mostly a matter of...
• MPG
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 10:52:53 -0600
  ...down battling the frequent headwinds. Another interesting thing I have noticed is that when I try to compare my speedometer to the speed on...
• Speedo calibration
  Historical mailing list - J. Kelly
  Wed, 10 May 2000 18:33:58 -0400
  ...Speedo calibration > > > > Folks - > > > > The easiest way to check your speedometer is to get a GPS unit > > ($100 or borrow one) and head on down...
• Re: Need a speedo head
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Angrisani
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 17:51:33 EDT
  ...Soooo does anyone have a working speedo head they want to sell?" """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" The gears have stripped inside the head. Any VDO shop should be...
• Re: Cruise Control Sensors
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 20:16:53 -0500
  ...it's the speedometer. there is a little sensor that IS in the speedo head on models with cruise control (on the non-cruise...
• Re: Speedo calibration
  Historical mailing list - robot .
  Wed, 10 May 2000 15:15:16 PDT
  ...tim o'brien >Folks - > >The easiest way to check your speedometer is to get a GPS unit >($100 or borrow one) and head on...
• Re: Soeedo repair
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:17:29 +0000
  ...problem soon reared ir's ugly head and came back.I seem to remember someone doing speedometer repair.  My eyes are no good for...
• Odometer Fix (Was: MotorHomeClassification)
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 08:00:09 -0700
  ...This may differ in Vanagons and other models, but in the Jetta, pulling the speedometer head from the cluster was mostly a matter of...
• Re: Choice of Lube
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Feb 2014 09:21:01 -0500
  The squeaking-squealing is often from the speedometer head itself, not the cable. Lubricant will usually quiet it. You need to make sure the...
• Re: Help With Instrument Lighting Please
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 12:39:13 -0500
  > ( My digital clock between the speedometer and odometer is no longer > backlit when I have my headlights on.) Dave, I have the same prolblem...
• Re: Speedo noise zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:31:38 -0700
  ...Zoltan <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET> > > Hi guys, > > As the headline says; the speedometer is making a noise with the new > cable > > installed. Not every time...
• Re: don't use cruise control in the rain?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 12:52:40 -0400
  Many years ago (as a young driver) I was traveling at night on the Maryland eastern shore (heading to the beach). I was traveling...