Matt,

I have never seen a Vanagon speedometer that simply didn't work - period.

If it does absolutely nothing, then most likely there is a problem with
the cable or somewhere up or down on the cable - at the wheel, at the
counter box just above the spare tire, or perhaps at the point where it
enters the back of the speedometer.

You can disconnect the speedo cable at the dash and rotate the tire to
see if the cable is turning. If so, it's likely the speedo is bad.

Good luck,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver,

Matthew Snook wrote:
> My '84 speedometer doesn't turn at all or register a speed.  What is the
> most common failure?  Is it likely to be the speedo, the cable, or some
> connection?
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> Thanks,
> Matt
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