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• Tachometer/fuel gauge probs
  Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
  Fri, 11 Jul 1997 08:43:07 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Estimating my gas usage is driving me crazy! The guages on the left side with the speedometer still work fine and are unaffected by...
• BROKEN SPEEDOMETER 86 GL AUTO
  Historical mailing list - Dan Noll
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 13:58:16 EST
  Searched the archive and found a couple of dealing with odometer fixes. I had put the axel back in it's slot once and...
• Re: [ M.... ] Re: A Vanagon mystery? Please Help
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wright
  Sat, 16 Aug 2003 22:10:03 EDT
  ...http://www.speedometer.com� � � � M __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com >>
• Re: jb welding speedometer mounts
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 15:18:21 EDT
  In a message dated 4/4/05 12:26:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Oxroad@AOL.COM writes: > Anyway, maybe someone wiser knows when...
• Re: Odometer Repair-Migrating Shaft
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 16:14:00 -0600
  ...Hanlon" wrote: > > Listees, > > I've removed the speedometer from my 84 Westy to evaluate a non-working > odometer. Upon removal of the unit from...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:10:25 -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: Tach Installation??
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 15:29:40 -0400
  ...These recent clusters with speedometers in km/hr use a different wiring sequence on the 14-pin connector (back of cluster) than do at...
• FS: Misc Vanagon Parts
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 21:34:30 -0500
  ...Will sell for what I paid. $10USD, or trade for larger or smaller version of same. * Metric Speedometer - I reused the original speedometer when...
• Re: Sporadic Speedometer ('80 Westy) FIX
  Historical mailing list - Stan Harrison
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:58:15 -0400
  ...Now my odometer (and trip meter) > are working perfectly (for now), but the speedometer works only > sporadically. About 50% of the time it seems...
• Re: How to disable oil warning buzzer?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 13 May 2004 12:46:04 -0700
  ...Remove the speedometer. Remove the back of > the speedometer. Remove the little printed circuit board. Be careful when > remove the blue plastic flexible printed...
• tire size calculator Re: tire circumference
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:54:55 -0700
  ...size and a replacement size, and get an odometer and a speedometer conversion factor. BTW, the difference is so slight for 185R14 vs 195R14...
• 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: how to remove an instrument panel bulb
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 9 Mar 2009 22:44:07 -0700
  ...how to remove an instrument panel bulb > Can someone tell how to remove an instrument panel bulb? The one for the > speedometer on my...
• Re: Displacement Efficiency etc and the half-Lilley
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 02:50:23 EST
  ...Your speedometer is adequate as you are only looking for relative changes. I find that a small voice recorder (not voice activated) can be...
• Re: Looks fairly clean, but...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:43:47 -0800
  ...I wonder if the speedometer was disconnected for a while. You'd think they'd offer an explanation for the exceptionally low miles. Like...
• Re: Hall Effect Sender? Speedo question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Thu, 29 May 2008 14:32:30 -0700
  True Dan, but if they guy is talking about a SPEEDOMETER than needs a hall device, engine rpm for the Hall device in the...
• engineering nightmares vehicles was: cruise control speedometer sensor
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 11:18:20 -0400
  ...Steve wrote: > At 10:58 PM 10/25/2004, jbange wrote: > >> Anyone know where to find an OEM-style cruise control speedometer >> sensor? >> Building...
• Re: Odometer and trip counter ceased to function today
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Johnson
  Sun, 3 Jul 2011 07:33:21 -0600
  ...filling up with > gas so this will be a nuisance to me. > My speedometer still works though its 'chatter' is annoying. > > -David ('87 Wolfsburg) > . >
• Re: Whatever happened to speedo cable lube?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:37:56 -0600
  ...PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > > I went for some speedometer cable lube t'other day and there wasn't > > any to be...
• Re: Speedometer Source
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:16:16 -0400
  Won't work. The Vanagons ones are made for that specific gear ratio just for the Vanagon. If you look right above the trip...
• Re: URL for info on LEDs
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 12:56:59 -0700
  ...On the same scooter, I used two 18,000 mcd (hosfelt electronics) orange LED's for the speedometer. This was perfect for night driving...
• Gauges...
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Harris
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 20:04:17 -0800
  ...Of course it has a speedometer and gas gauge and plenty of idiot led lights, but no tack. The right hand side (with the...
• Re: '84 Westy Speedometer Accuracy
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Buck
  Tue, 24 Dec 2002 12:06:05 EST
  P. I did a bunch of runs on a calibrated road (the one with the miles marked for speedo check) until I was sure...
• Re: Stock Tach markings
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 10 Nov 2003 10:09:36 -0500
  ...But aren't there markings on the speedometer to indicate where to shift? Just make a note of where the revs are when you...
• Re: Subject: Speed
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Nov 2005 09:15:05 EST
  ...this is, of course with 15" wheels, and was going down a long hill on a interstate, but thats what the speedometer read.. chris
• Odometer repairs
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 11:41:30 -0800
  ...You can take the speedometer off by loosening the 4 screws on the instrument cluster BUT DO NOT take the right bottom screw out...
• Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer - What a Sad, Sad Example
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 16 May 2002 10:35:41 -0400
  ...Warning!!! �Check Your Speedometer - What a Sad, Sad Example >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >>Reportedly, grade-school students spend a few days on measurements...
• Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer - What a Sad, Sad Example
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 12 May 2002 14:23:59 -0700
  Are you all serious??? My 1989 speedometer has BOTH the MPH and KPH printed clearly on the dial!! Don't all vanagons have both...
• Re: Speedometer is off
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 16:59:34 -0700
  ...PM To: Stuart MacMillan Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Subject: Re: Speedometer is off My guess is that a lot of Vanagon odometers have...
• Re: Looking for Power Window Motors and Oil Pressure Board
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 16:01:41 -0800
  ...On 12/18/14, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote: > I am looking for .... > the "L" board that is behind the speedometer...
• Re: Speedo error
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Thu, 1 Jun 95 13:27:18 CDT
  You know, it just occurred to me that your problem may be related to the little spiral spring in the speedometer. It may be...
• Re: SUVs VS TINCANS!
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 18:37:17 -0500
  ...t you "feel" far more "guilty" driving a vehicle with a speedometer which actually reads up to "100mph" while other, more "responsible" folks are...
• RPM vs MPH
  Historical mailing list - sam pacifico
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 10:42:00 -0600
  I will be starting a long, 3000 mile , trip on Friday in my Vanagon with a broken speedometer. I have ordered a replacement " cluster...
• Re: 15" wheels effect on speedometer?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 11:41:53 -0700
  You have a couple of choices tire sizewize... 205R65-15 or 215R60-15 are both about the equivalent of a 195R78-14. The 185R7814...
• Re: Life after speedometer
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 23:09:16 EST
  In a message dated 3/13/05 10:38:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, icecoldvw@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > . I noticed that I was able...
• 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: cruise control speedometer sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 19:21:59 -0700
  ...cruise control speedometer sensor >John, >I sell a Hall effect VSS that fits in the stock cruise sensor hole in '86 and >++++++++++ >Universal Hall...
• Re: Speedometer cable replacement question.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:58:11 -0500
  At 12:02 PM 11/30/2010, Don Hanson wrote: > Any gottchas in this task? ('84 manual 2wd) Specific question: I have a >single...
• Speedometer noise
  Historical mailing list - Gary Norris
  Mon, 05 May 1997 18:16:26 -0400
  My speedo cable is sticking and I want to lube it. Does anyone know what VW used in the '87 Vanagons to lube the...
• Re: Clock repair and another defect
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 02:00:48 -0400
  ...Only two of the four screws holding the >speedometer to the case were functioning. It was obvious that the case had >been beat up...
• Re: O2 Lite Resetting
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 19:06:17 -0500
  ...I have traced the speedo cable from the wheel to the >speedometer and find nothing. Is there another setup that was used? I >thought...
• Re: WTB Syncro Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 22:01:49 -0500
  Don't screw around with used speedos! It's not worth it. Buy a new one, then no nmore troubles. Try Camelback VW in...
• Re: WTB: Dash Instrument Cluster for '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 15:14:37 -0500
  ...The PO said he replaced the speedometer. Since the oil pressure light needed slight rewiring to make it work, he probably replace the whole...
• "C"-Clip
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Wed, 27 Dec 2006 22:53:15 EST
  ...Does anyone have an extra "C"-clip for the speedometer cable where it is driven from the Driver's front wheel? I repacked the...
• Re: What size of profile?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 17:34:40 -0400
  ...But I am not certain what is the right size if profie that has to be used to make the speedometer show correctly the...
• Re: Odo/Trip Counter
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:19:29 -0230
  ...I like to keep things as >> accurate as >> possible.) Is it a costly repair? Is the speedometer likely to >> konk out >> soon, too? >> Thanks...
• Re: Looking for instrument cluster or tachometer
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Dec 2021 14:00:06 +0000
  ...at 2:35 PM Tom Buese <tantonbz@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Yup, speedometer, Odometer & Tachometer! >>> So many gauges on these old VW’s! >>> But no...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:11:14 -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: syncro tach ques
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Apr 2004 13:14:27 -0400
  ...Most VW speedometers tend to be overly enthusiastic. Borrow a GPS to determine true readings for bot the speedometer and odometer. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: New Engine Gas Mileage Report
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:13:50 -0700
  At 08:48 AM 10/21/2009, Loren Busch wrote: >Are you using the odometer/speedometer on the dash? Yes. >or are you using...
• Speedometer problem
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 07:41:27 -0500
  John, I can't speak specifically about your Volksie's cables..... but think you are on the right track in checking out the little...
• Re: Speedo cable clip(plastic)
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 15:35:28 -0400
  ...Speedo cable clip(plastic) >Im missing the white plastic clip that holds the cable >onto the speedometer. Is there a quick fix for this...
• Re: cruise control speedometer sensor
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 17:49:58 -0700
  >John, >I sell a Hall effect VSS that fits in the stock cruise sensor hole in '86 and >++++++++++ >Universal Hall effect VSS fits '86...
• Re: Instrument light bulb replacement help needed
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sun, 21 Sep 2008 08:38:52 -0700
  > The cluster cover is off; I need to know how to get to the > bulb over the speedometer. It is covered by a white...
• Re: Okay READ the subject bar...Hall Effect SPEEDO question.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Thu, 29 May 2008 15:01:21 -0700
  ...need to know how to get a signal for an electronic SPEEDOMETER from a Hall Effect sender. I don't see how the signal...
• Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 14:27:33 -0800
  ...They are > slightly taller than the "70" tires, but that diference I have found > corrects the built - in speedometer error in all Vanagons. Clocked...
• Re: right sized tires, wrong speed indication
  Historical mailing list - Jeffory Schiebel
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 12:20:57 -0800
  ...right sized tires, wrong speed indication > > > My '84 westy cruises nicely at 75-80 MPH, according to the speedometer. > > It's got to be...
• Re: Golf II instruments fit Vanagon cluster? White faces? Backlighting?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 18:34:03 -0800
  ...This make the font correct for both the tach and the speedometer. Do you really need a 220km/h speedometer in your T3? I...
• Re: Cruise control con't
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 6 Jun 2013 09:38:28 -0600
  ...I am currently running into a problem while trying to add a VSS device, that plugs into the speedometer in that hole in the...
• Re: subject 15" VS. 16' WHEELS
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:59:24 -0700
  ...My speedometer/odometer is almost exactly correct. Wheels are available that do not require spacers or longer studs if they bother you. We just...