I have used the "bap" method - a sharp blow with the heel of the left
hand to the corner of the binnacle.  Worked every time.  "Repaired" with
lube directed inside speedo head. YMMV.

Geo/ATL

On Sat, Jan 19, 2013 at 1:41 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote:

> Most likely the needle is just stuck. Try tapping the housing while driving
> and watch the needle spring to position. Needs some cleaning and lubing.
> Some clock oil will do the trick.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Don Hanson
> Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 6:43 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Speedo Issue..
>
>    I've not heard of a Vanagon speedo losing it's speed function and
> keeping
> the odometer, but that is just what mine begin doing this afternoon without
> any warning or prior indication of problems.
>
>     I had the odometer wheel problem and I also had a bad cable before but
> now the speedo needle sits unmoving on "Zero" while the miles click off
> just fine.   I know from my tach how fast I am going but the speedo is also
> pretty handy and I'd like to restore it's function...if anyone has a
> hint....thanks,
>
>   Don Hanson
>