speedo gone bung

[MattyT]

Hey fellas

I have a bit of a problem, my speedo has died. Everything else in the dash works just fine, except speed and revs. Does anybody know what could be causing it and how I might be able to fix it?? Not really keen on waiting until after easter to get it up to golfwagen :\

[Ben J]

I think the clusters are a pretty common item that fails unfortunately :/ Will probably need to swap in another one.

[MattyT]

I was hoping that wasn't the case, since its only speed and revs - not everything :\

[PoDgE]

Can you just swap the speedo and rev gauges and retain the rest of your cluster? Thats what I did in my E30 so I could keep the right Kays

[vdubin]

Try disconnecting battery It might work again for a little while longer.

And Im sure you have to buy a hole cluster its all one part.


New one From VW is around $700+

It's Hard to find a second hand cluster with decent Ks on it,Most 200,000ks +

[Ben J]

I believe there is a way you can set the kms with some software so that its right.

Theres a write up on the vortex about a way you can fix some of the clusters by resoldering some things. If youre handy with a soldering iron it would be worth searching for that and giving it a try.

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[MattyT]

I am pretty good with a soldering iron actually, might give it a whirl, thanks!

Is there any possibility it could be fuse related at all?

[mattross]

If you can find the VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) a 3 wire clip on the top back of the gearbox near the reverse light switch and chekc that! I had the same problem a while back and it was that was loose.
Sometime a faulty ignition switch can case it too

To get the cluster out is pretty easy to check, check the forums for proceedure

I am pretty good with a soldering iron actually, might give it a whirl, thanks!

Is there any possibility it could be fuse related at all?

[WA Euro]

Give me a shout if you're still having probs with your speedo. I got a couple of recon units here in stock OR can get yours repaired. Thanks, steve@waeuro.com.au 0449000660

[MattyT]

Cheers fella, ended up getting it sorted at Golfwagen a little while ago tho.