odometer stopped

[dcarlson]

did I use up all my allocated miles? can average owner get at it to investigate or is this for seasoned mechanic? hints what to check first/where to start much appreciated..

[Bradical]

did I use up all my allocated miles? can average owner get at it to investigate or is this for seasoned mechanic? hints what to check first/where to start much appreciated..

The drive gear dry-rots and falls apart. You have to remove the gauge cluster and take out the speedo. Its relatively simple, the gears are inexpensive and there is a write-up on clarks garage

[thekidd]

If your car is a 82-85.5 944 or 86-88 924S, the speedo is cable driven. Take off your front drivers side dust cap on your wheel (porsche crest cap), and see if the cable is still attached to the cotter pin. If it is, then your speedo gear has broken or slipped off some.

[mytrplseven]

Originally Posted by Bradical

The drive gear dry-rots and falls apart. You have to remove the gauge cluster and take out the speedo. Its relatively simple, the gears are inexpensive and there is a write-up on clarks garage

Note: when you take the cluster apart and get to where you need to remove the needle on the speedo, pull the needle at the hub with a slight twisting motion. Install the same way. The needle is a slip-fit and if you're careful it won't be damaged. Also, remember not to reset the mileage while the car is in motion. Have fun.