Re: 4kq noisy speedo

["Fred Munro" <munrof@isys.ca>]

Paul;

    Pull the core out of your speedo cable and lube it with graphite-based
speedo cable grease. The cores usually pull out from the top - take the
cable off the speedometer, grab the square end that engages the speedo
drive, and pull the core out. I've never done an Audi ( mine have had the
electronic speedos), but I've done VW's & other cars and this procedure has
worked on them all. Inspect the core when you have it out for frayed spots.
If you find any, replace the core.
    When you put the core back in, you usually have to turn it a bit to get
the key to slide into the transmission drive. This usually results in nice,
black, graphite coated fingers :o).
    If this procedure does not solve the problem, the inside of cable
housing is probably worn (due to lack of lubrication) and needs replacing.

HTH

Fred Munro
'91 200q  264k km
-----Original Message-----
From: PN <pajono@compsol.net>
To: Audi list (E-mail) <quattro@coimbra.ans.net>
Date: Friday, December 18, 1998 10:37 PM
Subject: 4kq noisy speedo


>Anyone know why my speedo cable whines (loudy) at speeds above 20 mph when
>it's cold? It gets louder as I go faster, but gets quieter as it warms up.
>If I push the instrument pod in different directions, the noise changes.
>
>Is something binding, or can I lube something?
>
>TIA!
>Paul
>87 4kq
>