always lube the speedo cable from the top any time the needle is jumpy.
you really need a new speedo cable likely.

I just got a long one-piece one for not much.  Made in Brazil looked like.
Works nicely.

the odometers on vanagon speedometers break often.
you can read about how to fix it in many places online.

and you probably know not to 'zero' the trip odometer while the van is
moving.

Scott
www.turbovans.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "David M" <covrambles@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, July 03, 2011 12:21 AM
Subject: Odometer and trip counter ceased to function today

>I heard a strange noise from my instrument panel today and I noticed my
>odometer and trip counter have ceased to move.
> It sounds like a bee is caught inside the unit and cannot get out.
> Is this a difficult fix? I religiously note my mileage when filling up
> with gas so this will be a nuisance to me.
> My speedometer still works though its 'chatter' is annoying.
>
> -David ('87 Wolfsburg)
> .