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Mark's new speedometer (was Re: What did you do to your coach today.)

Installed new Speedometer purchased for a great deal on Ebay.

VDO SPEEDOMETER 85MPH GAUGE #437-152 GREAT PRICE ! | eBay

Had the odometer set at Lauderdale Speedometer. Great service from them. Got it back the next day after they received it from me.

Lauderdale Speedometer and Compass

Regards, Mark
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Mark and Tanya
Milton , Florida
US Navy Veteran (DV)
1999 U270 Special 40' CAI , 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Re: Mark's new speedometer (was Re: What did you do to your coach today.)

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Hi Mark,

I'm wondering what you paid for their services and also the price from Ebay - if you and are willing to share!
Jim Frerichs
2002 U320 42'

Re: Mark's new speedometer (was Re: What did you do to your coach today.)

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Speedometer on Ebay was $48.00 with free shipping. Lauderdale speedometer price was $45.00 to set the odometer plus shipping.

Regards, Mark
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Mark and Tanya
Milton , Florida
US Navy Veteran (DV)
1999 U270 Special 40' CAI , 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Re: Mark's new speedometer (was Re: What did you do to your coach today.)

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Mark,
Does the speedo documentation provide the pulse code for the speedo for your installation.  The pulse code sets the correct speed readout.
Peter & Beth Martin
No Forrest? What have you done?
MC# 15890 until Dec 2016; FMCA #F329677
Cincinnati, OH

Re: Mark's new speedometer (was Re: What did you do to your coach today.)

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I was wondering about this also.  Appears VDO has some pretty good support.  Here's calibration description:

Electronic Speedomters - Auto Meter Tech Tips:

Chuck
"Not so  long ago we were a nation of risk takers, riding five million pounds of  thrust straight into space."  Joe Gresh
Chuck Pearson
1996 U295
2018 Can Am X3 TurboRS

Re: Mark's new speedometer (was Re: What did you do to your coach today.)

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Call James Triana at the factory and he will give you the pulse code for your coach,there are 2 different codes depending on your tire size.
The selected media item is not currently available.Bill&Doris 97 U270 36'
University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

Re: Mark's new speedometer (was Re: What did you do to your coach today.)

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OK Forum Guru types...my vintage 2002 VDO electronic speedometer has a sealed case which makes internal access almost impossible due to the crimped-on bezel. In my situation, the odometer only has lost it's display function. Undoubtedly I could repair that if I could open the case without ruining it.

Also, does anyone know how these odometers are reset to a desired mileage? I'm guessing by a series of electronic signals. Yes, I know, send it to to the people who do this...but curious minds want to know. I do love a challenge.
Jim Frerichs
2002 U320 42'

Re: Mark's new speedometer (was Re: What did you do to your coach today.)

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Quote from: Jim Frerichs –

Also, does anyone know how these odometers are reset to a desired mileage? I'm guessing by a series of electronic signals. Yes, I know, send it to to the people who do this...but curious minds want to know. I do love a challenge.

You can do it forward, but not reverse, with a pulse generator. You can speed up the process by setting to a low pulse rate on speedo first.  It would probably be possible to do it with the sound card output from a computer, using a frequency generator program.  Consider yourself challenged.
"Not so  long ago we were a nation of risk takers, riding five million pounds of  thrust straight into space."  Joe Gresh
Chuck Pearson
1996 U295
2018 Can Am X3 TurboRS

Re: Mark's new speedometer (was Re: What did you do to your coach today.)

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Thanks, Chuck. The speedometer dial must peg-out while doing this plus it must take a long time to advance the odometer very far. Or are the speedometer and odometer circuits separated on the rear pin-out connections?

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Also, does anyone know how these odometers are reset to a desired mileage? I'm guessing by a series of electronic signals. Yes, I know, send it to to the people who do this...but curious minds want to know. I do love a challenge.

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You can do it forward, but not reverse, with a pulse generator. You can speed up the process by setting to a low pulse rate on speedo first. It would probably be possible to do it with the sound card output from a computer, using a frequency generator program. Consider yourself challenged.

Chuck Pearson
Jim Frerichs
2002 U320 42'

Re: Mark's new speedometer (was Re: What did you do to your coach today.)

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Regarding the pulse code on mine. I just set it to the same as the old one. Also here is the speedometer calibration instructions. That is if I am able to upload them here. I thought about buying a cheap pulse generator to set my new one but decided not to. The speedometer shop set mine in less than an hour so they must have an easy way to do it.

Regards, Mark
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Mark and Tanya
Milton , Florida
US Navy Veteran (DV)
1999 U270 Special 40' CAI , 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Re: Mark's new speedometer (was Re: What did you do to your coach today.)

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Speedo shops should be able to deal with the old bezel and new bezel ring.  I once had to have installed a special background set of dollar signs on the face, plus an E, and a F, for a bank commercial.
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Summit, white
EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)
 

Re: Mark's new speedometer (was Re: What did you do to your coach today.)

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Hi Mark,

Ah, thanks for the interesting reading material about VDO speedometers. This will keep me busy for awhile!
Jim Frerichs
2002 U320 42'