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donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#884068
I'm thinking of replacing my VDO mechanical speedo in the wench with an eloctronic job as the existing one has been playing up for a while, any experience, cost, brand, alterations to loom etc?
PS it

the existing is not an original VW unit.
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64vwmark Fahrvergnugen

930 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·

#884096
I use a Speedhut GPS speedo in my buggy. It was really easy to wire up and is really accurate as it uses a GPS signal. All you need to do is to connect it to the power and it will work.

http://www.speedhut.com/gauge_products-gauge_type-speedometer_GPS.htm

You can get them to customise the gauge faces too for not a lot extra.


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bnicho Wolfsburg Wizard

436 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#884212
I've got a VDO Cockpit 85mm electronic unit in my Moke with a VDO/GM universal sender adapted to the gearbox. The same sender fits a VW speedo cable, you will find info on it on this forum.

It works well, except the needle bounces a bit on rough roads. Almost infinitely programmable for different tyre sizes too.

I actually have a spare speedo I should get around to selling. I bought another one as I thought he first one was faulty. Turned out it was my sender that was the problem.

Cheers,
Brett Nicholson
Melbourne, Victoria
1974 VW Superbug L - Olive 😎
1971 Morris Mini Moke - Mopoke
1966 Austin Mini - Audrey
1965 Morris Mini Traveller - Trixie
2007 Land Rover Freelander 2
2009 Nissan Pathfinder

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#884254
So bnicho, IF you got around to selling it what would be the $
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donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#884344
They must be made for subi powered beetles as they have a water temp gauge. [/quote]


the water temp gauge that usually comes with the digital dash system can be exchanged for an oil temp or transmission temp gauge

Still, abit too exie for me, I only need the speedo, the rest would be a waste and wouldn't fit in the miniscule dash in the wench. Thanks anyway. Just found this, pity it's MPH

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/190631447496?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
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blutopless2 DAMSLO

2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#884447
64vwmark wrote:I use a Speedhut GPS speedo in my buggy. It was really easy to wire up and is really accurate as it uses a GPS signal. All you need to do is to connect it to the power and it will work.

http://www.speedhut.com/gauge_products-gauge_type-speedometer_GPS.htm

You can get them to customise the gauge faces too for not a lot extra.
have you had any problems in high rise areas with respect to GPS signal?
Just wondering driving through a city whether signal loss would be an issue as it can be with some Sat/Nav systems.
see.... air and water do mix 😉

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vwo60 Veteran Volks Folk

2,036 posts · joined Feb 2007 ·

#884467
I just bought a autometer KPH speedo from the states,$247.00, sender was $68.00. i also run a pricol speedo in my other car with no issues, been in there for 6 years

bnicho Wolfsburg Wizard

436 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#885454
donn wrote:So bnicho, IF you got around to selling it what would be the $
$100 posted Don?

It's the same as this one:

VDO Speedo

Cheers,
Brett Nicholson
Melbourne, Victoria
1974 VW Superbug L - Olive 😎
1971 Morris Mini Moke - Mopoke
1966 Austin Mini - Audrey
1965 Morris Mini Traveller - Trixie
2007 Land Rover Freelander 2
2009 Nissan Pathfinder

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#885513
I bought a custom ETB electronic speedo. its fully programmable and the needle is servo driven rather than galvanometer style, so more actuate, faster response and don't bounce on bumps.

I haven't used it yet though 😁

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donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#885515
bnicho wrote:
donn wrote:So bnicho, IF you got around to selling it what would be the $
$100 posted Don?

It's the same as this one:

VDO Speedo

Cheers,
Sounds good, is it a simple fit in or will I need other components, ie, is it complete?
thanks
Don

It is KPH I assume
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cam070 Custom Title Time!

1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·

#885531
Donn you will need the hall effect sender to change it from mechanical to electronic.

bnicho Wolfsburg Wizard

436 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#885624
donn wrote:Sounds good, is it a simple fit in or will I need other components, ie, is it complete?
thanks
Don

It is KPH I assume
Hi,

No, it's MPH not KPH, as per the photo as I bought it in the States. Although you could calibrate it as KPH (ie: up to 120 kph instead of 120mph) if you wanted to.

As already said, you will need a speed sensor to provide a signal for the speedo.

Cheers,
Brett Nicholson
Melbourne, Victoria
1974 VW Superbug L - Olive 😎
1971 Morris Mini Moke - Mopoke
1966 Austin Mini - Audrey
1965 Morris Mini Traveller - Trixie
2007 Land Rover Freelander 2
2009 Nissan Pathfinder

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#885704
Bugga, thanks anyway bnicho, looks like I'll spend $ and get the existing one refurbished.
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