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Posted by: Roger D. Dec 20 2005, 10:05 AM

My speedometer works fine but the mileage doesnt change. The odometer part just doesnt turn over. Can I buy a rebuilt speedometer or is there any easy fix?

Posted by: double-a Dec 20 2005, 10:12 AM

is your trip meter stuck too? you may have encountered a common problem. there is a pelican tech article on the subject http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Mult_gauge_repair/mult_gauge_repair.htm, amidst discussion of repairing/refurbishing other gauges.

i have done the odometer repair, it's not that difficult. one of the things that causes the odometer to stop working (i've heard) is zeroing out the trip meter with the odometer "in motion." that is, when the car is moving.

~a

Posted by: Joe Ricard Dec 20 2005, 10:12 AM

Easy fix go to PP tech article on this very subject.

Posted by: Roger D. Dec 20 2005, 10:15 AM

The Pleican Parts article looks like it would really be opening a can of worms. Has anybody tried that with success?

Posted by: Porsche Rescue Dec 20 2005, 10:21 AM

Open the can. If you can't get it closed again, used speedos are plentiful. I suspect Camp 914 here in Portland has a large supply.

Posted by: Joe Ricard Dec 20 2005, 10:24 AM

It's really simple. At least for a dunder head like me. Hardest part was getting the the speedo cable loose to begine with. Who ever was in there before me got it really tight.

Really piece of cake or send it to me I'll do it and send it back same day.

Posted by: double-a Dec 20 2005, 10:34 AM

QUOTE (Roger D. @ Dec 20 2005, 08:15 AM)
The Pleican Parts article looks like it would really be opening a can of worms. Has anybody tried that with success?

i did it. it's a simple fix, but wouldn't call it "easy" necessarily. if i can do it, so can you. it just takes time and patience.

~a

Posted by: jfort Dec 20 2005, 02:49 PM

when I had the problem it turned out to be the right angle fitting at the transmission. it had disintegrated inside. that and a new cable, while I was in there, did the trick.

Posted by: bperry Dec 20 2005, 05:05 PM

QUOTE (jfort @ Dec 20 2005, 02:49 PM)
when I had the problem it turned out to be the right angle fitting at the transmission. it had disintegrated inside. that and a new cable, while I was in there, did the trick.

If the angle drive or cable is broken, the speedo will not work either.
His speedo works, so I'd assume that the odometer gear inside
is slipping on its shaft.

Fixing that isn't that tough. I'd offer one word of caution. Be careful
while doing it and don't shake or tip the speedometer too hard.
If you do, the needle will hit the stop too hard and chip off the paint
on the tip of the needle. BTDT....

--- bill