Everybody raps on any  light that isn't working ..
and on a speedo that's not registering, right ?

amazing how often that works.
None of my vanagons everhave their speed does this ..
but my 88 turbo volvo sedan does it commonly when it's cold..
gotta rap on the top of the instruments or cover.

points awarded for using the word 'binnacle' .  Was nice to read.

On 1/19/2013 9:47 AM, Don Hanson wrote:
>    "Bap, Bap!" that did it.   At least I think that was the fix...I did take
> the cover off and mess with the cable with some poke and prods, too.   i'll
> do some clock oil next time I have the cluster out, but for now....another
> crisis averted...thanks, all who responded.
>
>    Don Hanson
>
> On Sat, Jan 19, 2013 at 7:46 AM, george jannini <georgejoann@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>>     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
>>>