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Posted by: jkb081 Nov 8 2021, 05:54 PM

just curious. I was looking at my gauges, and I don't see a re-set button for the trip meter on the speedo. I looked at the pictures in George Hussy's book on restoration of 914's. I did not see any speedos with a re-set button. what good is a trip meter if you cannot re-set it for a trip? If I remember correctly, I believe my 76 had a re-set knob. it was located under the dash. away from the gauge itself. could be mistaken, its been at least eight to ten years since I owned that car. any thoughts?

Posted by: StarBear Nov 8 2021, 06:10 PM

Mine (74 1.8L) had a turn knob on the bottom of the unit. Turn clockwise to reset to 0, one number cylinder at a time.

Posted by: jkb081 Nov 8 2021, 06:15 PM

I have the gauges with the silver circle/dot in the center. there is no knob or anything else that could be a re-set feature. I will look again. I could have over looked it. thanks

Posted by: Superhawk996 Nov 8 2021, 06:36 PM

There is a reset cable with a twist knob under the dash as previously noted.

If its not under the dash -- it may be floating up in dash under the gauges or worse yet missing completely.

Posted by: jkb081 Nov 8 2021, 06:36 PM

I found it! I remembered correctly. there is a ribbed knob underneath the dash. about 1/2" tall by 3/8" diameter. turn it clockwise to reset trip meter to zero. odd place for a reset button. lol! I wish I knew how to post pictures to this thread so others like myself could have a better understanding of how things work/go together.

Posted by: FlacaProductions Nov 8 2021, 06:38 PM

DO NOT TURN THIS KNOB WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING.
EVER.
it'll strip a gear which will require the opening of the gauge.
not that big of a deal but it's a pain.

Posted by: fixer34 Nov 8 2021, 08:25 PM

If I had seen your post a little earlier... There was another thread on here about the same thing a while back. The piece of tape is next to the trip reset knob.

Posted by: Robarabian Nov 8 2021, 08:41 PM

As an aside.. I just 3d printed a black plastic one that I drilled /tapped a set screw in since my cable was there but the knob is gone, and nobody makes them. I printed it a little longer so you can get to it easier.. if anyone needs one... At least you have a resource.

Posted by: Van B Nov 8 2021, 08:48 PM

QUOTE(Robarabian @ Nov 8 2021, 09:41 PM)

Posted by: GeorgeKopf Nov 8 2021, 09:47 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=22865
Wow. That is the best use of a 3D printer. I too am missing the trip-o-meter reset knob. Can I get on the list for one?

Thanks.

George

Posted by: partwerks Nov 8 2021, 10:21 PM

Are there two styles of knobs.
Steel one, and a plastic one?

Posted by: Robarabian Nov 8 2021, 10:34 PM

No they are all metal. But you cant buy just the knob.. hence I made one..

QUOTE(partwerks @ Nov 8 2021, 08:21 PM)