1996 VW Jetta Speedometer and Fuel Gauge Fix

1996 VOLKSWAGEN
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BPAPP
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Hi,
My speedometer gauge does not work along with the KM not being counted, RPM's and temperature working fine gas gauge not working either actually the needel keeps going from empty to half a tank at every stop.
Tried changing the panel with another VW and said panel did not work at all.

Thanks for your help
bpapp
Jan 23, 2007 at 6:28 PM
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CARUNDELL
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[quote:a4b00ffdda="bpapp"]Hi,
My speedometer gauge does not work along with the KM not being counted, RPM's and temperature working fine gas gauge not working either actually the needel keeps going from empty to half a tank at every stop.
Tried changing the panel with another VW and said panel did not work at all.

Thanks for your help
bpapp[/quote:a4b00ffdda]

Hey bp,
Sounds like 2 separate problems .......there is a speed sensor in the trans that give you vehicle speed and it also sounds like there is a wiring/fuel tank sender issue causing the fuel gauge not to work.

Chris
Jan 23, 2007 at 11:28 PM
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BPAPP
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Thanks for the quick reply.
just a follow up to that are these sensors easy to locate or would you advise to have my mechanic fix it?
thanks again
bpapp
Jan 24, 2007 at 1:48 PM
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CARUNDELL
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Hey bp
Would definitely recommend at least a final diagnosis by a tech. The work itself isn't too hard. Let us know how ya make out!

Chris
Jan 24, 2007 at 7:05 PM

Suggested Repair

Have a technician confirm the diagnosis. Check the transmission vehicle speed sensor for the inoperative speedometer and odometer, and inspect the fuel tank sender and its wiring for the erratic fuel gauge.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1996 VW Jetta Trek reports that the speedometer and kilometer counter do not work, while the tachometer and temperature gauge work. The fuel gauge also moves between empty and half a tank at stops. Swapping in another VW instrument panel did not restore operation. The expert says these appear to be two separate issues: a transmission speed sensor and a fuel-tank sender or wiring problem, and recommends a technician complete the diagnosis. The repair itself is described as not too difficult.

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