Speedometer dead
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Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Milwaukee, WI
Speedometer dead
Hello All,
I am the proud papa of a 1982 Weissach edition shark (purchased a month and a half ago) and although I absolutely love the car, I haven't been able to completely put her through the paces because my speedo/odo are dead. I have read a couple of old threads pertaining to this prob, but I'm wondering if someone could start me in the right direction as far as troubleshooting goes, is there a procedure any of you have seen/used to track down this problem?
I appreciate any help you can provide and I can't wait to get this speedo fixed so I can get a better idea of how she performs! Thanks!
I am the proud papa of a 1982 Weissach edition shark (purchased a month and a half ago) and although I absolutely love the car, I haven't been able to completely put her through the paces because my speedo/odo are dead. I have read a couple of old threads pertaining to this prob, but I'm wondering if someone could start me in the right direction as far as troubleshooting goes, is there a procedure any of you have seen/used to track down this problem?
I appreciate any help you can provide and I can't wait to get this speedo fixed so I can get a better idea of how she performs! Thanks!
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From: Midland, Texas
Wilcomen,
Welcome aboard!
Same problem, replaced the 4 way plug in the rear with a tight fitting trailer connector, flat type.
It helped for awhile, but still, if I romped on it she would peg. When I hit 80mph no matter how long I take to get there she vacillates then pegs
Prior to the connector swap I snugged things up at the sending unit and crimped-lightly- the old 4 way connector. This also helped for awhile butthe needle still wobbled all over.
My next shot is replacing the PCB -printed circut board- $55.00 and finally, rebuild the speedo/odo unit.
Let you know.
John S. 82' Weissach, Auto. 'Pattycakes'
BTW Figure 60mph at 2000 in 3rd (AUTO)or approx. 3k in 2nd. 2nd is awesome
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Welcome aboard!
Same problem, replaced the 4 way plug in the rear with a tight fitting trailer connector, flat type.
It helped for awhile, but still, if I romped on it she would peg. When I hit 80mph no matter how long I take to get there she vacillates then pegs
Prior to the connector swap I snugged things up at the sending unit and crimped-lightly- the old 4 way connector. This also helped for awhile butthe needle still wobbled all over.My next shot is replacing the PCB -printed circut board- $55.00 and finally, rebuild the speedo/odo unit.
Let you know.
John S. 82' Weissach, Auto. 'Pattycakes'
BTW Figure 60mph at 2000 in 3rd (AUTO)or approx. 3k in 2nd. 2nd is awesome
<img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
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Gee, Why is Wally so Brilliant? My speedomter/odometer quit. Did a little search and behold, through Wisdom by Wally, the connector was the first thing I checked . (and the right one). Search is my friend......