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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by branko, Sep 10, 2005.

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  1. branko

    branko F1 Rookie
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    #1 branko, Sep 10, 2005
    My '85' Euro 308 speedometer stopped working last week but the odometer is still working. I did a search but could not find anything on this problem. Could it still be my sending unit?
     
  2. pete04222

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    #2 pete04222, Sep 10, 2005
    Probably not. It is probably the speedometer itself.
     
  3. branko

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    #3 branko, Sep 11, 2005
    Has anybody else had this problem?
     
  4. don_xvi

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    #4 don_xvi, Sep 11, 2005
    I've never taken my 308 speedo apart, but my Mercedes was similar to the design written about in a BMW 2002 article... Try an internet search on BMW 2002 speedo repair and you should find it. Also check the old Fchat archives, I know it's been discussed before somewhere.
     
  5. edburger

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    #5 edburger, Sep 11, 2005
    I have the same, but opposite problem; my speedo works, odo hasn't for years(when my dad owned it).A shop reccomended that the whole unit be rebuilt, which apparently involves shipping it to a co. on east coast to rebuild it...i'm not sure if interior gears are connected, sounds like they're not...Please post if you have found a solution...or another mechanic has an answer *9( the one I went to has since been "un-reccomended" by manny other local fcarguys...
     
  6. branko

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    #6 branko, Sep 12, 2005
    As soon as I have an answer, I will be glad to post.
     
  7. parkerfe

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    #7 parkerfe, Sep 12, 2005
    Palo Alto Speedometer can rebuild it for a few hundred dollars. www.paspeedo.com
     
  8. Z1Doctor

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    #8 Z1Doctor, Sep 13, 2005
    I had it happen to my 81, 308. First and Apparently obvious, look under right rear, there is a plug that attaches to the gearbox, make sure that it is actually still there and plugged in. Mine came not only detached but removed? dont know how? I had the servo replaced for around 250.00 plus labor. What I thought was a huge deal was a simple fix. Ferrari of Atlanta diagnosed and corrected the problem. Good luck.
     
  9. barbo1

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    #9 barbo1, Sep 13, 2005
    Search under 308 speedo or 308 speedometer, There are a few threads regarding.

    Ciao Jerry
     

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