Speedo working, Odometer not working
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Hi, two years ago i followed the very useful guide on here on how to take the dash and instrument panel out to repair my non-working odometer (speedo has always been ok). I found the small red plastic cog on the odo was loose with a slight crack in it. As recommended, I superglued it back on the metal shaft.
Worked for a while but odo has stopped again (speedo still fine if a little jittery at times).
I think I'll need to do it all again but want to buy a replacement drive cog so i don't ever have this again! I think perhaps the crack in mine has progressed.
(As an aside, I did replace my front wiper motor afterwards which involved moving the speedo cable around a lot to gain access - not sure if this did some damage…?)
Anyone know where to buy a replacement cog or any other advice?
Worked for a while but odo has stopped again (speedo still fine if a little jittery at times).
I think I'll need to do it all again but want to buy a replacement drive cog so i don't ever have this again! I think perhaps the crack in mine has progressed.
(As an aside, I did replace my front wiper motor afterwards which involved moving the speedo cable around a lot to gain access - not sure if this did some damage…?)
Anyone know where to buy a replacement cog or any other advice?
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Are you referring to the drive wheel at the cables end, which goes into the gearbox?
If so, it's #5 (171 957 821 B) on the schematic linked to below -
https://volkswagen.7zap.com/en/rdw/golf/go/1983-7/9/957-236000/#5
The drives are coloured intentionally, there's a cream coloured one too… each denotes the gearing ratio for your particular application, so stick with the one you originally had.
Before you start to take anything apart, have a good look at how it's attached first, the drive pulls off but there's a little circlip (#6) holding it that can be a pain to remove.
If you lose it, it's not that easy to replace, I believe even new speedo cables don't include them meaning you have to reuse your existing one.
If your drive is failing / cracked, be careful extracting it in case any parts fall into the bell housing.
If so, it's #5 (171 957 821 B) on the schematic linked to below -
https://volkswagen.7zap.com/en/rdw/golf/go/1983-7/9/957-236000/#5
The drives are coloured intentionally, there's a cream coloured one too… each denotes the gearing ratio for your particular application, so stick with the one you originally had.
Before you start to take anything apart, have a good look at how it's attached first, the drive pulls off but there's a little circlip (#6) holding it that can be a pain to remove.
If you lose it, it's not that easy to replace, I believe even new speedo cables don't include them meaning you have to reuse your existing one.
If your drive is failing / cracked, be careful extracting it in case any parts fall into the bell housing.
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Hi thanks for that. Sorry i wasnt clear. I mean the other end of the system - the red cog inside the odometer.
I went to look for a pic of it and actually found a helpful post on this very forum (couldn't find it before!):
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=technical%2Felectrics_2%2Fodometer-gear
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don't suppose you're still 3D printing them are you? OR know where I can get one?
I went to look for a pic of it and actually found a helpful post on this very forum (couldn't find it before!):
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=technical%2Felectrics_2%2Fodometer-gear
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Hello! Unfortunately not, my printer packed up. I think you can buy similar repro ones on eBay, not sure how much of a perfect fit they are, however!
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Look up on ebay 14 tooth vw mk1 odometer gear, if you refer to a us web site ie: get the correct tooth count.
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Thanks as ever
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for that very useful info. That link is handy but as I'm in the UK, probably a bit of a pain to order from.
Does anyone in the UK/Europe know of a supplier of a similar part?
I did look on ebay but they're about £50 inc postage - and out of stock anyway…
(I did think about buying an old speedo, taking it apart and getting the gear from that - but no guarantee it won't be an old, cracked gear too.)
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Does anyone in the UK/Europe know of a supplier of a similar part?
I did look on ebay but they're about £50 inc postage - and out of stock anyway…
(I did think about buying an old speedo, taking it apart and getting the gear from that - but no guarantee it won't be an old, cracked gear too.)
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Seems to be a guy on Etsy doing them for about £15 delivered. 3D printer copy i imagine
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1587855463/1981-mk1-golf-speedometer-gear?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_e-accessories-other&utm_custom1=_k_CjwKCAiA98WrBhAYEiwA2WvhOt0xndBTWN28IaqH49KWA2JJ5MsSpfClbAYqNTu-UTd9M-8n_uO50RoCChYQAvD_BwE_k_&utm_content=go_12604170127_121302797953_508772765434_aud-1410217292831:pla-295577704042_c__1587855463engb_5302862470&utm_custom2=12604170127&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA98WrBhAYEiwA2WvhOt0xndBTWN28IaqH49KWA2JJ5MsSpfClbAYqNTu-UTd9M-8n_uO50RoCChYQAvD_BwE
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1587855463/1981-mk1-golf-speedometer-gear?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_e-accessories-other&utm_custom1=_k_CjwKCAiA98WrBhAYEiwA2WvhOt0xndBTWN28IaqH49KWA2JJ5MsSpfClbAYqNTu-UTd9M-8n_uO50RoCChYQAvD_BwE_k_&utm_content=go_12604170127_121302797953_508772765434_aud-1410217292831:pla-295577704042_c__1587855463engb_5302862470&utm_custom2=12604170127&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA98WrBhAYEiwA2WvhOt0xndBTWN28IaqH49KWA2JJ5MsSpfClbAYqNTu-UTd9M-8n_uO50RoCChYQAvD_BwE
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And this guy on ebay. Again 3D printed replacement. Same spec as Etsy guy so looks like the correct one:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285565634626?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338749392&toolid=20006&customid=GB_131090_285565634626.142841610237~1869887761586-g_CjwKCAiA98WrBhAYEiwA2WvhOq-f1EageTmHg89wrwABgte3FRxpuUF7xsouGqfu2atqGxxlOsnu4hoC9Z0QAvD_BwE
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