In a message dated 10/21/04 2:56:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
kimbrennan@MAC.COM writes:

> Push in your trip odometer button. It may be partially engaged and
> cause the gears to be snicking....
>
>

BUT DONT DO IT WHILE YOURE DRIVING!!!!!   pushing the trip reset button while
your vw's wheels are in motion can break the little gear inside..

chris