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Speedo Problem
« on: 04 April 2012, 21:18:55 »
Right guys i have a problem with my speedo head ive sourced a replacement and running on that but its a 100,000 miles more than the original.

Basically my original dash everything works except the mileometer, can anyone repair it or have the knowledge to do so be much appreciated  :y

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Re: Speedo Problem
« Reply #1 on: 04 April 2012, 21:21:58 »
Quote from: Sam Burton on 04 April 2012, 21:18:55
Right guys i have a problem with my speedo head ive sourced a replacement and running on that but its a 100,000 miles more than the original.

Basically my original dash everything works except the mileometer, can anyone repair it or have the knowledge to do so be much appreciated  :y

Sam
Set it to what yours was/is
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Re: Speedo Problem
« Reply #2 on: 04 April 2012, 21:23:48 »
Is the speedo not working either? If not, then I would say replacing the clocks won't help?
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Re: Speedo Problem
« Reply #3 on: 04 April 2012, 21:24:11 »
how do i do it though do i remove the front casing and just adjust it from the front or is it more complex?
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Re: Speedo Problem
« Reply #4 on: 04 April 2012, 21:24:57 »
speedo revs temperature fuel and lights all work fine it is just literally mileometer

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Re: Speedo Problem
« Reply #5 on: 04 April 2012, 21:27:16 »
Quote from: Sam Burton on 04 April 2012, 21:24:11
how do i do it though do i remove the front casing and just adjust it from the front or is it more complex?
Remove cluster, access the wheels/cogs from the rear. Practice on your knackered one
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Re: Speedo Problem
« Reply #6 on: 04 April 2012, 21:32:21 »
right ive got mine hear and it has a clear plastic surrounding the gears (So without sounding retarded how do i adjust)

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Re: Speedo Problem
« Reply #7 on: 05 April 2012, 13:16:55 »
ive always managed to do with a small flathead screwdriver, can flick the cogs round but dont press too hard or youll scratch numbers off
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Re: Speedo Problem
« Reply #8 on: 09 April 2012, 13:04:11 »
Quote from: adey2 on 05 April 2012, 13:16:55
ive always managed to do with a small flathead screwdriver, can flick the cogs round but dont press too hard or youll scratch numbers off

That doesn't sound dodgy at all!!!

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