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General Information => Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Jetta Fan on October 12, 2006, 09:25:15 am

Title: Speedometer issues
Post by: Jetta Fan on October 12, 2006, 09:25:15 am

My 97 Jetta TD is having some speedometer issues. Basically, it is reading erratic...on the slow side. It never reads fast, just slow. Usually "bounces" a bit and runs between 10 and 25 km per hour slow. Every now and then, it is bang on. Just started recently.  Can anyone offer any assistance on this?

Title: Speedometer issues
Post by: RabbitJockey on October 13, 2006, 06:24:33 am

i'm not 100% sure as i think mk3s had electronically driven speedometers, but if it is mechanical, then you may need a new speed gear on the end of the speedometer cable

Title: Speedometer issues
Post by: Jetta Fan on October 13, 2006, 06:57:55 am

Thanks Trev0rbr. Pretty sure it is electronic.

Didn't work too bad this morning....was actually right on for a bit, then wavered.