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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: iansabf on 08 March 2010, 19:51

Title: 140 mph clocks
Post by: iansabf on 08 March 2010, 19:51

Not long bought a 16v, just realised it has 140 clocks. Aren't they meant to have 160 clocks? Its a 1995. Also my mfa doesn't work. Are they easy to fix? Where should i start?

Title: Re: 140 mph clocks
Post by: Wayne on 08 March 2010, 19:52

Yes 16v had 160 clocks.

Title: Re: 140 mph clocks
Post by: Deano2711 on 08 March 2010, 19:56

None working MFA will more than likely be either the stalk or the clocks. However sounds like you need some 160mph clocks though Mate.

Title: Re: 140 mph clocks
Post by: VR6-Joe on 08 March 2010, 20:07

I'm wondering if your clocks have been replaced with non GTI ones (non GTI's didn't have MFA so therefore wouldn't work!)

Title: Re: 140 mph clocks
Post by: Mikester on 08 March 2010, 20:10

Post a pic of the engine, just to check it is a 16v....

Title: Re: 140 mph clocks
Post by: iansabf on 08 March 2010, 20:20

lol its defo a 16v engine, the big dohc letters on the top give that away. When u push the stalk you can see the clock cursor move between the different settings mph/mpg/temp etc and you get the 1st number faint sometimes. I think they could be 8v clocks. So know one else has a 16v with 140 clocks then? Mayb i should find new clocks then

Title: Re: 140 mph clocks
Post by: Deano2711 on 08 March 2010, 20:26

I would defo replace the clocks for the proper ones but would also be wandering about the accuracy of the mileage. Could try checking against the records held on the VOSA mot history site etc.

Title: Re: 140 mph clocks
Post by: Mikester on 08 March 2010, 20:37

When you replace the clocks make sure you get 16v ones, and not VR6 ones. As they are identical but the rev gauge wont work on VR6 ones as its a 6 cylinder rather than 4 on the 16v.

Title: Re: 140 mph clocks
Post by: Deano2711 on 08 March 2010, 20:40

Just having a mooch on the Bay and saw these....could not believe it.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK3-GTI-16V-160-MPH-DASHBOARD-CLOCKS_W0QQitemZ220564871853QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item335ab0daad#ht_500wt_975

Cheers      Deano

Title: Re: 140 mph clocks
Post by: snifferdog on 08 March 2010, 20:54

Nice, wonder what mileage theyre showing?!

Title: Re: 140 mph clocks
Post by: iansabf on 08 March 2010, 20:56

What can't you believe? Just checked that vosa mot history site. Mileage works out right wiv service history and the mots ive got to hand. Will have to find some new clocks then to make things right hopefully

Title: Re: 140 mph clocks
Post by: Deano2711 on 08 March 2010, 21:01

Was sayin that I can't believe that one minute we are on here talking about 16v clocks and one of the first things I see on the Bay is a set of 16v clocks. It does not happen when I am looking for parts for my motor Mate  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: 140 mph clocks
Post by: iansabf on 08 March 2010, 21:05

aahh i get ya now. i should buy them   :laugh:

Title: Re: 140 mph clocks
Post by: kells on 08 March 2010, 21:13

140 clocks work in a valver perfect

the mfa would also work perfect

so it may be just those clocks that ar ein your car going faulty or the MFA stalk going faulty

Title: Re: 140 mph clocks
Post by: Neo Badness on 08 March 2010, 21:20

I'm selling my 16v clocks inc loom plus have stalks going spare too as I'm breaking my 16v. MFA was working when removed. :wink:

Drop me a PM if you're interested and I can give you a price posted.

Hope you get it sorted anyhoo...