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VDO speedometer

While that instrument works for speed, the digital readout from the odometer is blank. Pushing on the black knob does nothing. Those that have replaced this , have you used the same manufacturer?

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Reply #1 –
Mine also does not work for the miles on the speedo or the hours on the tach. Someone will surly pipe in about getting it rebuilt.  Personally, I went with one of Rogers VMSpec kits for all my engine management data.
Dan & Lauren - Pine Ridge, FL
2000 U320 42 CAI
Build #5766

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Reply #2 –
I might do that, also- Rogers creation. But I have been bleeding cash on this renovation. I might need a breather, first

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Reply #3 –
This place rebuilt mine.

Front Page - Lauderdale Speedometer & Compass

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
SMI AirForceOne brake system
PakCanoe 15

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Reply #4 –
 I looked around for a new one when mine went totally dead.  Got new one from FOT  Was easy to replace.  I did search on this forum and found what I was to set the pulse count to.  After setting went out and tested. Worked perfect and was perfect speed with gps.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

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Reply #5 –
Pierce had a write up about a gps speedo which I think is great. Plug n play. And cheap.
1994 U280, Build 4490
Deming, NM.

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Reply #8 –
Quote from: Protech Racing –
Love mine
Getting ready for another trip in a couple of weeks so will do a review of how it does in a forest, etc. Also, how easy it is to reset the trip ODO and changing from auto reset to recording trip ODO. It requires raising the dashtop to push the button on the back of the speedo as it's sealed so no water or dust can get inside.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

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Reply #9 –
I just had MOT install a new speedo, works perfectly, and added a new label below with the old mileage.
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)

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Reply #10 –
There are VDO dealers who can get you an OE replacement and set the mileage to whatever you want.

Been long enough ago that I would check with VDO for what dealer has your model in stock who can set mileage.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #11 –
I took all the Euro car speedos to the VDO dealer where they changed faces, changed gears and converted the Km to miles for the ODO. They can do anything. As I recall, it was a three day turnaround. Good to call first. I used North Hollywood Speedometer. 38 reviews for a 5 star rating. North Hollywood Speedometer Repair - NH Speedometer

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)