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Re: ADVANCING odo mileage?



I know this does not necessarily apply to older cars, but the newer
A3/A4/A6/A8 odos can be set at any given mileage ONCE when new, in order to
retain correct odo readings if instruments are replaced.  This is done with
the VAG 1551 or 1552 diagnostic tool.

Jouko Haapanen
Pori, Finland

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> From: Dave Shreeve <shreevda@cannondale.com>
> To: 'Audi' <quattro@coimbra.ans.net>
> Subject: ADVANCING odo mileage?
> Date: 24. marraskuuta 1997 18:39
> 
> Hello all!
> 
> I just diagnosed a dead speedo/odo on my '88 5kcsqw to be caused by a
> worn-out speedo sensor (at the transmission).  This is very easy to
> diagnose - see Bentley or e-mail me directly if you would like more
> details.  I'm not sure what the average lifespan for these little VDO
> wonders is, but mine went out after only 61k miles.
> 
> As I restore function to my speedo/odo, I am curious if any of you are
> familiar with how to ADVANCE the mileage on the head unit odo to closely
> approximate the actual mileage on the car (~100k).  Not a big deal, I
> realize, but a nice reminder of how much the suspension, engine, etc.
> has actually been through.  Any experience that might be shared would be
> much appreciated.
> 
> Regards,
> -David Shreeve
> <dshreeve@cannondale.com>
> Newtown, CT, USA