Odometer quit, electronic version in 89 100

[John Graham]

Good show!
John
1990 Coupe
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> From: Dave C <dconner at gmail.com>
> Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 22:28:32 -0500
> To: <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: Odometer quit, electronic version in 89 100
> 
> I finally succeeded in getting the needle off the shaft >without< breaking
> it ... yipppeee!
> 
> It cannot be simply pried off the shaft without doing damage.  The deal is
> that it's a plastic needle fused onto the shaft.  Glued on top of it is a
> black plastic cap.  The cap can be carefully pried off in one piece.  The
> needle can be removed by  heating the end of the shaft with a soldering iron
> til the plastic needle softens, then prying it off.  Replacement is the
> reverse ... heat the shaft then push the needle back on.
> 
> I found the damaged gear.  I believe it's the one shown on this page
> http://www.carradio.com/speedometer_gears.html labeled as VOLVO, AUDI,
> MERCEDES BENZ (MB), PORSCHE 15 TOOTH GEAR #10-013 $28.00
> 
> $28 seems kind of steep for such an itty bitty 7 mm diameter part.  Can
> anyone suggest a better source?
> thanks,
> Dave C.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 1/21/06, Dave C <dconner at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> In my 89 100 the electronic odometer quit working, both regular and trip.
>> Speedometer continues to work OK.  I checked the wiring connector on the
>> transmission and it looks OK.  Any ideas what to check next?
>> - -
>> Dave C.
>> 
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