It could very well be coincidence.  The Vanagon speedos have a well-know
problem with the odometer not working.  Check the archives for various fixes
people have tried.
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Tom Young                       '81 Vanagon
Lafayette, CA 94549         '82 Westfalia
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Brobst" <thomas.brobst@VERIZON.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2004 7:28 PM
Subject: anther speedo problem

> I recently replaced the front wheel bearings in my 84 GL which required
> pulling the speedo cable out of the left front hub.
> I unintentionally pulled the cable way out of it's sheath but pushed it
> back easily so I wasn't expecting any problems. This is the cable that
runs
> to the OXS idiot light counter box, not to the speedo itself. Anyway, now
> the odometer doesn't work. The speedometer needle works but not the
> odometer. It seems any cable problem would affect both the speedo and the
> odometer not just one or the other.  Is this just some weird coincidence?
> Normally I wouldn't worry about it too much but my gas gauge doesn't work
> and now I have no idea when I need gas. Guess I'll have to use a stick
down
> the ol' filler neck.
> Any insight would be appreciated.
>
> Thomas Brobst