Mile milage counter has stopped working in my 73 bug, i have tried to get the speedo head out but it doesnt seem to want to budge is there anything holding it in, and what can i do to fix the problem once out?
Many thanks
-- Paul Soames
That would be a Super Beetle. You must first remove the trim piece which runs along the bottom of the dash and holds the rocker switches; there are screws at each end hidden behind the end covers.
Then, unscrew the speedo cable and push/pull the housing out; it is only held in place by a large rubber ring.
Then the bezel ring has to be pried off. Once inside, you will find that one of the gears has split and now slips on the shaft. A high-strength adhesive may work to hold it in place.
The whole process is a lot of tedious work (IMHO).
Speedy Jim
I don't think VDO had switched to the soft plastic gear as early as
The cost for the repair is $55, including return shipping.
------------------------------------------------ Jim Adney snipped-for-privacy@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711 USA
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Try the link below.
They have the parts and do repairs. and they are a very well known business
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