What does safe mean on a VW dash?
The manual says that if an unauthorized key is used the message “SAFE” or “immobilizer activ” will be shown in the instrument cluster display, and the the vehicle can no longer be operated with this key.
What is high mileage for a T5?
VW Transporter T4, T5 and T6 are all easily capable of over 250,000 miles if well looked after. Some have even been reported to reach 500,000 which is a huge nod to Volkswagen for building such a robust vehicle.
Why does my car radio says display safe?
If a car’s battery is replaced or dead, there will be at least a short time when the radio doesn’t have power. This break in power will activate the safe code security feature, because a radio has no way of knowing whether there is a burglary in progress or a car’s battery is being removed.
How long does a T5 engine last?
You can expect a Transporter T6 or T5 to reach at least 250k if well-driven and properly serviced, meaning it should last you well over 15 years. If you’d like to do more annual miles or want a van to last you 25 years without an engine and gearbox overhaul, it’s important to find the lowest mileage possible.
How does Speedo work on a T5 Mustang?
Typically, when installing an S10 tail housing and top cover onto a WC T5 from a Mustang or F-body, the speedo gear will no longer align with the driven gear mounting hole in the housing. The output shaft has a built up area where the speedo drive gear mounts with a clip. Moving the gear requires building up the output shaft with shim stock.
What do you need to know about a T5 speedometer?
Click HERE to go back to the T5 Info Page. For a cable driven speedometer to be accurate, it requires the correct combination of 4 different things – DRIVE GEAR, DRIVEN GEAR, TIRE DIAMETER and REAR END RATIO. A T5 with a cable style speedometer output has a plastic gear on the output shaft called the DRIVE GEAR.
When did GMC T 5 speedometer change to electronic?
The S10 T-5 was also available in the equivalent GMC T-truck. The speedometer changed to electronic with the 1990 model year, however, some 1989 model T5 came with electronic speedos if they were equipped with the optional digital dash.
What kind of drive gear does a T5 use?
Here are some brand new Driven Gears I bought to use in my T5. They are made for a TH350 transmission. The TH350 Driven Gear housing “bullet” works perfectly in my S10 housing. I can use the new TH350 Driven gear housing or my original S10 housing since BOTH will work.