Speedometer

Asked by kimgreg1 Apr 17, 2011 at 10:36 AM about the 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Anyone know where I can get a new speedometer for my '73 Superbeetle.  The speedometer works but the odometer does not.  

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585jim0 answered 13 years ago

Depends if you want new or used. Used. Goto www.car-parts.com. this will hook hou up with junk yards across america.. new.. jc whitney

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Mark answered 7 years ago

If you want to fix it yourself, gently bend the metal rim to open it. Chances are the little nylon gear need to be slid back on it's axel to engage its mating gear. Common problem.

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