new speedo for the old 68 dak-dak

26 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 2 Sep 2009, 10:52 pm

#733189

Are there any wiring mod's that have to be done to a new KPH speedo (Plastic type) that has the 2 wires conected to a male plug coming out from the top back part of the speedo, to fit my old 68 Beetle, thanks to all

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 Sep 2009, 12:15 am

#733195

Dak-Dak-68 wrote:Are there any wiring mod's that have to be done to a new KPH speedo (Plastic type) that has the 2 wires conected to a male plug coming out from the top back part of the speedo, to fit my old 68 Beetle, thanks to all

Not sure what type of speedos you are talking about...
You can fit an original VW KMH speedo..
as Beetles in most of Europe had KMH speedos.. I have a KMH speedo in My 68 Beetle...
Mine is from a 5/71 German beetle...
they are almost identical to the MPH speedos...
most have telltale lamps for foglamps and heated rear window but they are the same size...
. the 1976 Aussie beetle had a KMH Speedo I think...

Only problem is they are expensive...
You won't get one for under $120AUS... mostly $150++

Keep an eye on E-bay too. they are always popping up on there...

cheers

LEE

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16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 Sep 2009, 7:09 am

#733222

that has the 2 wires conected to a male plug coming out from the top back part

that sounds like something to do with the Fuel gauge unit

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 Sep 2009, 11:49 am

#733253

Yes
they do have two connections in a black plastic piece which is where the fuel gauge fits....

LEE

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470 posts · joined Jun 2007 · 3 Sep 2009, 12:50 pm

#733259

Dak-Dak-68 wrote:Are there any wiring mod's that have to be done to a new KPH speedo (Plastic type) that has the 2 wires conected to a male plug coming out from the top back part of the speedo, to fit my old 68 Beetle, thanks to all

Two wires / red and blue / on the back of fuel gauge are for the red led indicating brake failure..