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• Re: I'm baaack with a question...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 23:20:15 -0600
  ...Speedo cable died. There was an awful lot that went wrong. The body and running gear were good, so I bit the bullet, and...
• Re: speedometer cable installation question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 14:12:11 -0800
  RE: Dealers bad info, old Fiche In fact I noted at one VW dealership parts department that they did have a fiche reader still...
• Re: Choice of Lube
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 18 Feb 2014 17:32:22 -0800
  ...what you all think is the best lubricant for a squeaky > >> speedo cable. I'm heading the route of fast and easy since I...
• EGR/Oxygen Sensor Warning Light Reset-Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sun, 9 May 1999 22:22:24 -0500
  ...I know that the mileage counter is the box on the speedometer cable, accessable from the spare tire area. I have reset the counter...
• Re: OXS wire in black box engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:45:46 -0700
  ...The dash OXS light connects to a mileage counter box on the speedometer cable up front. When the counter counts enough distance, a switch...
• Re: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:16:34 -0700
  ...and the speedo cable ( press to release clip ) and 4 screws that old it down. be gentle with the instrument cluster plastic ....it breaks...
• '85 Vanagon GL No Interior Lights
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Sun, 19 Dec 2004 01:20:15 -0600
  ...a newer model with a Tach '87 I think, replaced the speedometer cable, worked my way through the wiring using the Bentley(visual inspection...
• Cruise control, continued.
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Sat, 8 Jun 2013 17:51:00 -0700
  ...He noted that the strip that would have plugged into the Speedo was cut, so it does not use the speedo to keep the...
• Re: 2.1l waterboxer - max horsepower?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 18:42:43 EST
  ...into the tranny and very little makes its way up the speedometer cable... A 185 HP Rover V-8 gave startling acceleration..but so...
• Re: speedometer cable installation question
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 17:05:34 -0800
  ...OXS Recorder/Switch on the speedo > >> My '90 doesn't have it (a US vehicle) and no OXS light on the > dash. IRRC > >> it...
• Re: odometer quit
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 12:36:14 -0400
  ...my speedometer is still working but the odometer just quit. what do i > need to do? its nothing to do with the cable is...
• LCD clock replacement
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:45:33 -0800
  ...instument cluster--kinda fun while being terriffied with the wires and speedo cable to worry about. Was a good experience that came in handy...
• Re: Clicking under the dash?
  Historical mailing list - Adam Schneider
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:03:49 -0500
  ...On Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 11:53 AM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com>wrote: > dear clicking > my suggestion would be speedo cable > my...
• Re: Raining-no cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 13:16:04 -0500
  ...speedometer) when hydroplaning (I was doing 60 and the speedometer read 20). Rear wheel drive vehicle (VW bug) and the speedometer cable connects to...
• Re: What is AT "Kickdown" and how do I check it?
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sat, 18 Dec 1999 17:45:46 -0700
  ...There is a switch that controls this where the speedo cable attaches on top of the engine, and you can adjust when it is...
• "Recorder with warning switch" - what is this?
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 10:47:28 -0400
  ...archives) It's a black box about 3" square that the speedometer cable passes through. A 5-wire connector is attached, 3 of 5...
• Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:44:10 -0700
  ...Odometer/Speedometer OoC > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Monday, June 23, 2008, 5:04 PM > Folks, > > Is there a consensus on the best...
• Re: Wagon-R power steering
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 7 May 2002 19:06:08 +1200
  ...It cannot be the speedometer, which has no electric output (only US-market vans will have a speedo cable which can be used for...
• Re: Driver's side front wheel grease cap
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:26:39 -0500
  ...Squirrel, how long have you owned your Westy and not noticed that ? It's the speedometer cable drive connection ! Does not all car manufacturers...
• Re: forgive me tom c
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 09:22:36 -0800
  ...is a > black box with a cable > in from the wheel and one out up to the speedo. On > that black box there's...
• Re: Wanted: Syncro camper body, no rust
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 22:37:05 -0400
  ...Speedometer and cable are different. Anything I've missed, Karl? Of course, since I'm assuming this would be his personal vehicle, he might...
• Re: OXS and battery light on intermitant
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:29:53 -0600
  ...Crawl under the front and follow the speedometer cable up from the drivers side front wheel. It will go to a little box. Depending...
• Re: OXS light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:19:35 -0400
  ...I tried (many times) to reset the mileage counter by >pressing the button on the speedometer cable box, as described on >vanagon.com. It...
• Re: need help w/oxygen sensor & leak
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 02:54:28 -0400
  ...The light is turned on by a switchbox in the speedo cable, inboard of the left front wheel. Find the box, find a raised...
• Headlight Mystery (2 lamp/Halogen)
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Sat, 22 Oct 2011 23:25:01 -0700
  ...T3 singlecab speedo (f) > 5. Sumitomo tires? (4) > 6. vanagon speedo > 7. 1984 1.9L/autotransmission ** flat spot around 2500 +/- 400 rpm when > driving...
• '84 Hub cap problem
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 7 Jul 2010 15:36:47 -0700
  ...The problem is the drivers will not stay on, I think it's because of the speedo cable in the cap. I can put...
• Re: How to reset Oxy Sensor light on 84??
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Thu, 10 Dec 1998 20:00:37 -0800
  Follow your speedometer cable from your left wheel towards the instrument dash. About 1/2 way there is a "box"-this is the counter...
• Re: Replacing the antenna
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 00:28:03 -0500
  ...speedometer cable. Pull out all the ducting that's in your way. Now you > can probably see the mount if you push cables aside...
• Re: OXS lamp
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 20 May 2013 12:01:08 -0700
  That's the right switch, triggered every 30,000 miles via speedometer cable.� Really push it in, not with finger but with screwdriver or...
• Vibrating luggage rack
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Apr 1997 17:58:09 -0400
  ...Anyway, at highway speed (about 55 to 60, not sure, my speedo cable broke recently) I noticed an occasional loud vibration of the front...
• Re: How to disable oil warning buzzer?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 13 May 2004 20:00:15 +0000
  ...unplug the >ribbon cable from that board. Remove the cluster top cover to get to the >back of the speedo housing and gently pull...
• Stuck odometer
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Tue, 16 Sep 1997 22:48:31 -0400
  ...The speedometer cable is still turning because it registers the speed. I stopped for gas and reset the trip counter as I always do...
• Re: OXS light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 23:23:26 -0500
  ...box under the left-front wheel, inserted in-line in the speedometer cable) has turned it on. You can turn it off again by...
• Re: Dash light problem...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 1 May 2003 13:48:09 -0700
  ...on. > The van runs fine, and the "counter" box in the speedo cable for the OXS > light doesn't seem to need a reset...
• odometer update
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Wed, 9 Jul 1997 15:22:59 -0400
  ...The cable drives a white plastic screw-like gear that is laid perpindicular to the face of the speedometer. Then there is a plastic...
• 02sense worth
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Jun 1997 15:28:24 -0500
  ...turning off the 02 light: > >there's a little black box, in the speedo cable ...it's about bumper >level, just to the left...
• Re: I Instrument cluster wiring... Help Needed... late model
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 00:55:48 -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: new owner of 82 diesel Westy, with a few questions
  Historical mailing list - freeholder
  Sun, 21 Jul 2002 21:36:38 -0700
  ...runt, collision, or other reasons. > > * the speedo works but not the odometer, are these on seperate cables ? Common problem. Little gear inside is cracked...
• Re: looking for replacement hubcap
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 Jan 2011 19:32:27 -0500
  ...Be sure they are deep enough to clear the front bearing caps, especially drivers, (speedo cable) side. The outside diameter is not such that...
• WTB 94 to 95 Eurovan instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:49:07 -0400
  ...His speedometer still works as it is cable driven. Cheers, Gerry www.vanalong.com www.serpentrivercampground.com
• Weird '81 westy gas guage
  Historical mailing list - Larry MacPhee
  Mon, 20 Feb 1995 18:11:03 -0800
  ...The speedo/odo installation went fine, so we now can tell when we're getting low on gas, but the replacement gas guage behaves...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:01:33 -0500
  ...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: Raining-no cruise control
  Historical mailing list - ian Butler
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 13:55:05 -0500
  ...speedometer) when hydroplaning (I was > doing 60 and the speedometer read 20). Rear wheel drive vehicle (VW > bug) and the speedometer cable connects to...
• Re: Sudden drop in milage
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 09:36:06 +0100
  ...The oxy sensor light doesn't really do anything - it's attached to a box connected to your speedometer cable & simply lights up when...
• Re: OXS light on
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 10 Jul 2006 08:09:11 -0700
  ...OR, it means you have driven the number of miles it takes to turn the little counter box that the speedometer cable passes through...
• Re: Better Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:26:51 -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: Help With Instrument Lighting Please
  Historical mailing list - Morrell, Edward
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 10:35:37 -0700
  ...Next, remove the speedometer cable, and the gauge cluster should come free enough to get underneath it where the light to the clock is...
• Re: Golf II instruments fit Vanagon cluster? White faces? Backlighting?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 00:37:19 +1200
  I believe, unless the Japanese market is very different, that the speedo cable should plug right in. All that cable does is count tire...
• Re: Syncro front-end into RWD bus
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 11:00:53 -0800
  ...There wouldn't' be need for the front diff, which normally drives the speedometer cable on a syncro. I 'might' be possible to drive...
• Re: new owner of 82 diesel Westy, with a few questions
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sun, 21 Jul 2002 21:45:23 -0700
  ...like or the proper names. > > * the speedo works but not the odometer, are these on seperate cables ? > > inner panel for sliding side door, is...
• Dead Odometer
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 12:35:32 -0400
  ...then you can disconnect the speedometer cable, and the brake reservoir low-level-warning-light wire, and the big multi-pin connector (on the...
• Re: North Alabama Vanagon $1650 followup
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 12:16:19 -0500
  light is just the trigger from the black box on the speedo cable. use a toothpick and reset it. theres no engine feedback or...
• Re: Cruise Control Parts Shared With Rabbit?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:49:06 -0700
  ...the 2wd Vanagon uses a different control unit due to the >> speedo cable driven speed sensor only spinning at half the speed that >> it...
• Re: Replacing the master cylider
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Fri, 9 May 2008 13:24:54 -0400
  ...would to check the brake fluid), remove 4 screws, disconnect the speedometer cable and wiring connectors for the cluster, and pull the instrument cluster...
• Re: Headlight Mystery (2 lamp/Halogen)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Oct 2011 09:14:29 -0400
  ...T3 singlecab speedo > (f) 5. Sumitomo tires? (4) 6. vanagon speedo 7. 1984 > 1.9L/autotransmission ** flat spot around 2500 +/- 400 rpm when > driving...
• instrument panel short =?UTF-8?Q?=3D=20no=20start=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Thu, 6 Nov 2014 13:16:01 -0500
  ...The instrument panel ribbon cables look fine. The switches are not causing the problem, neither is the speedo induction sender. I'm lost re...
• CC speed pickup, stock
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 22:35:30 -0500
  ...Tach no longer works, speedo cable ripped off the speedo, broken tab on the instrument cluster housing so the cover rattles etc etc. And...
• Re: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:48:48 -0500
  ...the main wire plug on the bottom, right side. > and the speedo cable ( press to release clip ) > and 4 screws that old it down...
• Re: Power Steering Boots - hose clamp attachment
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 21:17:19 -0800
  ...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: '84 Hub cap problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 7 Jul 2010 16:04:02 -0700
  ...will not stay on, I think it's because of > the speedo cable in the cap. I can put the hub cap on and...