Re: [T3] Odometer go

[jadney@vwtype3.org]

On 20 May 2007 at 21:00, Chris Slaymaker wrote:

> How do I make the odometer work?  I am familiar with odometers going
> out in Type 2s.  There's a little plastic gear that splits and then
> phhht! Is this the case with our beloved Type 3s?  Anyone know of a
> fix? 

This is a common problem and I repair them for $50. In general this is not a DIY project. 
I've made some special tools that allow me to fix the problem and make the odometer 
better than new. Fortunately, our cars do NOT have the plastic gear problem.

> There's an electrical gremlin.  The turn signal doesn't work.  I
> replaced the relay, but it's the same thing.  The PO stated that you
> can turn the emergency flashers on for 10 seconds or so and then it will
> work, but that's only effective 10% of the time.  Has anyone else
> encountered this? 

No, sounds pretty odd. I'd start by verifying that the contacts in the TS switch are 
making good contact.
-- 
Jim Adney
Madison, Wisconsin, USA


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