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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: 2pac on 29 February 2008, 18:33

Title: rev counter from synchro to driver
Post by: 2pac on 29 February 2008, 18:33

hi
i bought synchro clocks from some dude, to fit in my driver.
they are still on the way so i haven't looked at them yet, but i started to be afraid that the rev counter will give a false reading, because the coil may be different.
any ideas?

Title: Re: rev counter from Syncro to driver
Post by: Diamond Hell on 29 February 2008, 19:09

The rev counter will work just fine.

The speedo will tell you utter nonsense, if you plug it into a 2WD 'box it'll do things like tell you to spell Syncro with an H, as well as being miles out with regards to the speed you're going.

Title: Re: rev counter from synchro to driver
Post by: mattneck(Beavis) on 29 February 2008, 19:13

thomas - get sorted today?

Title: Re: rev counter from synchro to driver
Post by: 2pac on 29 February 2008, 20:38

thx, i'll put my speedo in.

Title: Re: rev counter from synchro to driver
Post by: Tristan 2.0 8v on 29 February 2008, 22:12

Whether they work depends on them being from the same series as your car. VW did two types of instrument assembly. One set has two connectors and one set has one. The two connector units are found on earlier vehicles. As long as you have the right type it's a plug and play affair. But as mentioned swap over your current speedo unit.

Title: Re: rev counter from synchro to driver
Post by: Diamond Hell on 29 February 2008, 22:39

Quote

thomas - get sorted today?

Hijack-tastic post, Matt.

And yes.

Title: Re: rev counter from synchro to driver
Post by: 2pac on 01 March 2008, 01:07

Quote from: Tristan 2.0 8v on 29 February 2008, 22:12

Whether they work depends on them being from the same series as your car. VW did two types of instrument assembly. One set has two connectors and one set has one. The two connector units are found on earlier vehicles. As long as you have the right type it's a plug and play affair. But as mentioned swap over your current speedo unit.

yes of course, i made sure they are double plug like mine.

Title: Re: rev counter from synchro to driver
Post by: 2pac on 03 March 2008, 11:44

is there some guide with photos for replacing the speedo?

Title: Re: rev counter from synchro to driver
Post by: mattneck(Beavis) on 03 March 2008, 12:43

check out my project page, in dub projects > mk2 section  :smiley:

Title: Re: rev counter from synchro to driver
Post by: 2pac on 03 March 2008, 13:13

i didn't find it.
can you link me?

Title: Re: rev counter from synchro to driver
Post by: Diamond Hell on 03 March 2008, 14:25

Matt's Thread is here (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=46057.0)

Title: Re: rev counter from synchro to driver
Post by: 2pac on 05 March 2008, 14:05

in the synchro clocks there are 3 black bulb holders.
i bought 2 new white holders- there weren't any more in the whole country  :laugh:-.
now as they are stronger than the blacks, can't  they make any trouble in there? like burning the printed square etc.?