RE: odometer problem

[Chris Coracini <Coracin@usdl.com>]

hmmm, *I* had the same problem with *my* 86 16V...  worked when it was
cold, stopped when it got hot or i went over 60mph.  it also stopped
working altogether.  it's a cracked/loose gear in the odo...  

chris
86 16V scirocco

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>From: 	Brad Sterling[SMTP:bgsterling@earthlink.net]
>Sent: 	Tuesday, February 02, 1999 1:43 AM
>To: 	'scirocco-l@scirocco.org'
>Subject: 	RE: odometer problem
>
>Had this same problem with my '86 16V.  It wasn't consistent.  Eventually, 
>it stopped working all together.  My mechanic yanked the cluster and sent 
>the speedo to a speedo shop.  They fixed it (I have no idea what they did) 
>for like $75.  This was 2-3 years ago and I haven't had a problem since.
>
>-Brad
>The U-boat Commander
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From:	Jan Folkson [SMTP:jfolkson@optonline.net]
>Sent:	Monday, February 01, 1999 2:21 PM
>To:	scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject:	odometer problem
>
>Hey guys, I'm new to the list although I've owned scirocco's way back since
>my first '75.  Recently the odometer on my 86 16V has started acting
>strange.  When the car is cold the odometer works fine, but as the car 
>heats
>up it stops.  The spedo works fine always.  The dealer said that the whole
>gauge set (spedo, odometer, etc.) needed to be replaced, but based on past
>experience, the VDO 160mph gauge set will probably be very expensive.  Any
>help would be appreciated.
>
>- Jan Folkson
>
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