Hello all...not sure if the first post got through...all of a sudden
this morning, my speedometer in my 87 5KSQ (manual 5-speed) went out.
Just stopped working altogether. I've never had any hint of a problem
from either the speedometer or odometer before. I'm thinking it may
be a bad/broken/disconnected speedo cable...anyone have any ideas?
And approximate repair prices? Any and all help is GREATLY
appreciated. Thanks...

jason

 

"Jason Tibor" <jtibor@neb.rr.com> wrote in message
news:3ff10e6f.43614397@news-server.neb.rr.com...
> Hello all...not sure if the first post got through...all of a sudden
> this morning, my speedometer in my 87 5KSQ (manual 5-speed) went out.
> Just stopped working altogether. I've never had any hint of a problem
> from either the speedometer or odometer before. I'm thinking it may
> be a bad/broken/disconnected speedo cable...anyone have any ideas?
> And approximate repair prices? Any and all help is GREATLY
> appreciated. Thanks...
>
> jason

AFAIK the speedo should be electronic, no speedo cable involved. What you
may have is a bad connection somewhere on the instrument unit. I had a
similar problem with mine on a 1989 200(UK). Go to
http://audifans.net/modules.php?name=Forums and to the "100, 200, V8 and
early A6" forum. You will see a thread titled "Jumping speedo needle fix"
which gives you an idea what to look for.

Hope that helps

--

IRL (aka 5potnoodle)
1989 A200TQ Avant (1B engine) 217000 miles and counting....


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