Hi All been out on my maiden journey in my buggy, smiled all the way, all went fab except that the speedo did not work but the trip did. Any advice would be appreciated. Cheers Deb
Hi Deb,
Highly likely your speedo cable has either snapped or is slipping.
Jack car up, remove passenger side wheel.
There's a square hole in the middle bearing cap.
Make sure there's a cable secured with a circlip. When the wheel turns it drives the cable to the speedo and makes it operate.
Check this. If it pulls out, the cable has snapped. If not either the speedo is playing up or the cable is spinning in the square hole. Is the mileometer working?
Hope this helps.
Paul
If trip is working then the basics are ok
Worth checking all the way through though
Could just need a good clean and some lube
Thanks for advice mileometre working so will defo check 2morw. Appreciate the help 👍cheers Deb
needle has stuck as they are moved by a magnet, the glass will come off if you ease the chrome surround clips off. WD 40 is no good as it goes sticky you need a very light thin oil to lubricate it but just flicking the needle around may free it
As the guys say, if the mileometer is working, then the speedo is okay . Try tapping the glass when on the move. :-\
Paul
Quote from: pepsi81 on February 23, 2019, 09:34:53 PM
As the guys say, if the mileometer is working, then the speedo is okay . Try tapping the glass when on the move. :-\
Paul
Tapping the glass
Standard first fix in every film when a plane is out of fuel, never actually works but on your speedo it possibly will
Thanks to you all, will defo try all those things. Cheers Deb 👍
Hi All, completely taken speedo off, all taken apart but still only the mileometer working, needle still won't move but appears to be free, tried spinning with drill but no joy, cogs free and magnet spinning. Any other suggestions please. Cheers Deb
the slightest tightness of the needle spindle will stop it moving, suppose it could also loose it's magnetism and therefore the pull on the needle.
Hi snoopy can anything be done about that or is it a new (secondhand) speedo cheers Deb
Excellent question can something be done, apart from playing about with it and hoping it works after a secondhand one is easier unless you want to go electronic and buy a unit where you put a magnet on a brake drum or alike.
just an example https://www.digital-speedos.co.uk/gauges-c4/motorcycle-gauges-c27/multifunction-gauges-c29/koso-ex-02-multifunction-speedometer-streetfighter-enduro-scrambler-p55/s63?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=koso-ex-02-multifunction-speedometer-kos0051&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&gclid=Cj0KCQiAk-7jBRD9ARIsAEy8mh7iGUi-SymBlINR4MNmv874Y1qPET5UVE7COCgDqQGpoYG9fPoGeDAaAlePEALw_wcB
fuel cap depends on filler neck vw did 3 types from 1965 ish and there are after market necks so you need to look and measure.
Hi snoopy will let everyone know how I get on with speedo and will check regarding fuel cap. I have so many questions because I bought this buggy which I love but previous owner had it for 11 years off the road so we are having to check everything as we go along. Everyone has been really helpful on this forum. Cheers Deb
Deb,
Re: speedo. If I remember correctly the speedo needle mechanism is held in by a bracket via two screws. If someone has had it apart and not put it back exact, the needle will be free but won't drive. I've made this error myself.
Worth a try.
Paul
Cheers Paul sorry been away so could not reply. ( I mean on hols not in prison). Thanks it's worth a try first before taking it to a company that might be able to help. Will keep everyone updated. Cheers Deb
Hi All good news re speedo, it appeared that Possibly it had been taken apart before and the needle in the centre was not in the correct position. Cheap fix so another thing sorted before putting bonnet back on. Cheers to everyone for their input. Deb
Nice one Deb. Success ;-)up