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11-03-2004, 05:08 PM
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240D odometer not working
Im trying to fox my odometer . Its stopped and i dunno too much about the mechanics . What are some common reason for then to stop working .
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1982 240D ??? 200,000+ 1996 GMC Safari AWD lifted 2003 Subaru WRX 7,200 (400+whp) next E55AMG, G500AMG 
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11-03-2004, 05:18 PM
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I think they all do it...mine have. Do a thread search...
While simple home remedies are available (see thread), my shop pulls them and sends them to some place in Texas...costs about $100, takes about two weeks.
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11-03-2004, 05:35 PM
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This thread helped me fix my odometer.
Just "Renewed" the instrument panel, lights and gauges and odometer
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11-03-2004, 08:53 PM
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Odometer fix
I tried the DIY fix and ended up with a basket case. Sent the bag of parts to Overseas Speedometer in Austin, Texas-now all is well.
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11-03-2004, 09:40 PM
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You might wanna do a search, just so that you can get somewwhat aquainted with the removal of the instrument pod, etc. I did mine about 5 months ago and the difficulty rating was .5 It took longer to remove the pod that it did to repair it. These cars suffer from poorly built gears. There most common problem is that the plastic gears "crystaize" with the heat, deterirotate with the heat and become "gooy"
This web site will help you find the gears you need. I bought them from him and works perfectly!!! http://www.odometergears.com/ Good luck! 
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Robert Ayala 1985 300SD (W126) 300K miles 
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11-04-2004, 07:17 AM
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My shop guys used the Austin outfit I think...no
problems since.
Amazing how often the ONLY problems with these cars relates to the "natural decay" of period plastics, rubber, etc.--over a period more than a couple of decades long. With everything embedded in a plastic circuit-board on more "modern" cars, wonder how much greater their problems will be even ten years out...and whether replacement boards, circuits and other computer stuff will even be available at any price. A friend has been restoring a '47 Pontiac, and so far has been able to find everything he needs in Hemmings or through a club for VERY little money, and to keep things working with VERY little trouble. A "civilized" product can be kept on the road with parts, skills, and intelligence...but a "barbaric" product is meant to be used up and thrown away. Who can imagine how hard it will be to get modules for automatic rain sensors for the wipers, back up alarms, remote key entry, and other gimmicks nobody remembers asking for...even five years down the road?
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