electronic speedo
donn - January 29th, 2012 at 06:14 PM
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 - January 29th, 2012 at 07:42 PM
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.
bnicho - January 30th, 2012 at 09:00 AM
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 - January 30th, 2012 at 02:49 PM
So bnicho, IF you got around to selling it what would be the $
vvwbeetle - January 30th, 2012 at 07:53 PM
not sure if this is of any help but just saw it on ebay - not sure if the do one for right hand drive
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DAKOTA-DIGITAL-DASH-58-77-VW-VOLKSWAGEN-BEETLE-GAU...
cam070 - January 30th, 2012 at 08:05 PM
They must be made for subi powered beetles as they have a water temp gauge.
vvwbeetle - January 30th, 2012 at 08:13 PM
Im guessing its a stock cluster
here is the company website
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm
(Not cheap stuff by the look of it)
donn - January 30th, 2012 at 08:20 PM
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They must be made
for subi powered beetles as they have a water temp gauge.
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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=...
blutopless2 - January 31st, 2012 at 07:45 AM
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Originally
posted by 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.
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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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 - January 31st, 2012 at 10:26 AM
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 - February 6th, 2012 at 03:48 PM
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Originally
posted by donn
So bnicho, IF you got around to selling it what would be the $
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$100 posted Don?
It's the same as this one:
VDO Speedo
Cheers,
vlad01 - February 6th, 2012 at 08:34 PM
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 - February 6th, 2012 at 08:39 PM
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Originally
posted by bnicho
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posted by donn
So bnicho, IF you got around to selling it what would be the $
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$100 posted Don?
It's the same as this one:
VDO Speedo
Cheers,
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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 - February 6th, 2012 at 09:23 PM
Donn you will need the hall effect sender to change it from mechanical to electronic.
bnicho - February 7th, 2012 at 12:11 PM
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Originally
posted by donn
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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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 - February 7th, 2012 at 07:34 PM
Bugga, thanks anyway bnicho, looks like I'll spend $ and get the existing one refurbished.