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.
64vwmark ·
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.
You can get them to customise the gauge faces too for not a lot extra.
bnicho ·
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,
donn ·
So bnicho, IF you got around to selling it what would be the $
vvwbeetle ·
not sure if this is of any help but just saw it on ebay - not sure if the do one for right hand drive
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
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.
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.
vwo60 ·
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 ·
donn wrote:So bnicho, IF you got around to selling it what would be the $
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 😁
donn ·
bnicho wrote:
donn wrote:So bnicho, IF you got around to selling it what would be the $
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
cam070 ·
Donn you will need the hall effect sender to change it from mechanical to electronic.
bnicho ·
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,
donn ·
Bugga, thanks anyway bnicho, looks like I'll spend $ and get the existing one refurbished.